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FReeper Canteen ~ Veterans Day 2011 ~ 11 November 2011
Serving The Best Troops and Veterans In The World !! | The Canteen Crew

Posted on 11/10/2011 6:06:26 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska




~ The FReeper Canteen Remembers ~

~ Veterans Day 2011 ~


Veterans Day gives Americans the opportunity to celebrate the bravery and sacrifice of all U.S. veterans. However, most Americans confuse this holiday with Memorial Day, reports the Department of Veterans Affairs. What's more, some Americans don't know why we commemorate our Veterans on Nov.11. It's imperative that all Americans know the history of Veterans Day so that we can honor our former service members properly.

Memorial Day honors service members who died in service to their country or as a result of injuries incurred during battle. Deceased veterans are also remembered on Veterans Day but the day is set aside to thank and honor living veterans who served honorably in the military - in wartime or peacetime.



Canteen Mission Statement

Showing support and boosting the morale of
our military and our allies' military
and family members of the above.
Honoring those who have served before.



Veterans Day, formerly known as Armistice Day, was originally set as a U.S. legal holiday to honor the end of World War I, which officially took place on November 11, 1918. In legislation that was passed in 1938, November 11 was "dedicated to the cause of world peace and to be hereafter celebrated and known as 'Armistice Day.'" As such, this new legal holiday honored World War I veterans.


In 1954, after having been through both World War II and the Korean War, the 83rd U.S. Congress -- at the urging of the veterans service organizations -- amended the Act of 1938 by striking out the word "Armistice" and inserting the word "Veterans". With the approval of this legislation on June 1, 1954, Nov. 11 became a day to honor American veterans of all wars.

In 1968, the Uniform Holidays Bill ensured three-day weekends for federal employees by celebrating four national holidays on Mondays: Washington's Birthday, Memorial Day, Veterans Day, and Columbus Day. Under this bill, Veterans Day was moved to the last Monday of October. Many states did not agree with this decision and continued to celebrate the holiday on its original date. The first Veterans Day under the new law was observed with much confusion on Oct. 25, 1971.

Finally on September 20, 1975, President Gerald R. Ford signed a law which returned the annual observance of Veterans Day to its original date of Nov. 11, beginning in 1978. Since then, the Veterans Day holiday has been observed on Nov. 11.



The White House Office
October 8, 1954

Dear Mr. Higley:

I have today signed a proclamation calling upon all of our citizens to observe Thursday, November 11, 1954 as Veterans Day. It is my earnest hope that all veterans, their organizations, and the entire citizenry will join hands to insure proper and widespread observance of this day. With the thought that it will be most helpful to coordinate the planning, I am suggesting the formation of a Veterans Day National Committee. In view of your great personal interest as well as your official responsibilities, I have designated you to serve as Chairman. You may include in the Committee membership such other persons as you desire to select and I am requesting the heads of all departments and agencies of the Executive branch to assist the Committee in its work in every way possible.

I have every confidence that our Nation will respond wholeheartedly in the appropriate observance of Veterans Day, 1954.

Sincerely,

DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER

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To: BIGLOOK
I've been tracing the family history but I haven't been able to identify any WWI vets. I had a 3-greats grandfather who was in Battery C, Fifth US Artillery during the Civil War. Also a two-greats grandfather in the 1st Virginia Light Artillery in the same conflict. A cadre of uncles, and my father in WWII. I'm proud to have these great men in my family, and proud that I had the opportunity to serve, and did serve, in the Navy during the Vietnam War. I'm sure you recall that it was not a popular war. We took a lot of abuse on our return, but it was an honorable cause. On Veterans' Day I'm proud to stand as a Vietnam Veteran who answered the Nation's call and upheld the tradition of my family to render military service.

God save the United States of America!

Lamh Foistenach Abu!
41 posted on 11/10/2011 7:20:48 PM PST by ConorMacNessa (HM/2 USN, 3/5 Marines RVN 1969 - St. Michael the Archangel defend us in Battle!)
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To: Kathy in Alaska; laurenmarlowe; BIGLOOK; alfa6; EsmeraldaA; SandRat; mylife; TMSuchman; PROCON; ...


ENJOY FREEDOM? . . .

THANK YOUR VETS . . .



. . . AND SERVING MILITARY!!!!






Lamh Foistenach Abu!
42 posted on 11/10/2011 7:24:28 PM PST by ConorMacNessa (HM/2 USN, 3/5 Marines RVN 1969 - St. Michael the Archangel defend us in Battle!)
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To: Kathy in Alaska

Evening, Kathy!


43 posted on 11/10/2011 7:25:17 PM PST by MoochPooch (I'm a compassionate cynic.)
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To: Kathy in Alaska


44 posted on 11/10/2011 7:29:17 PM PST by The Mayor ("If you can't make them see the light, let them feel the heat" — Ronald Reagan)
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To: SandRat; HiJinx
Diffenrent services, different times but that really makes little differences does it?

All the best this Veterans Day!


45 posted on 11/10/2011 7:31:13 PM PST by BIGLOOK (Keelhaul Congress!)
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To: Kathy in Alaska; laurenmarlowe; BIGLOOK; alfa6; EsmeraldaA; SandRat; mylife; TMSuchman; PROCON; ...


SUPPORT OUR TROOPS!





Must retire – the 0500 Reveille approaches relentlessly – the bugler already mounts the parapet. Will chat with you all on the morrow.

Good night, God bless you, and God bless the United States of America!

Godspeed our Troops around the Globe – especially those in harm’s way – by virtue of their service and sacrifice we continue to live in Freedom!







Lamh Foistenach Abu!
46 posted on 11/10/2011 7:37:39 PM PST by ConorMacNessa (HM/2 USN, 3/5 Marines RVN 1969 - St. Michael the Archangel defend us in Battle!)
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To: BIGLOOK

We’re all Brothers.

The best this Veterans Day!


47 posted on 11/10/2011 7:39:02 PM PST by SandRat (Duty - Honor - Country! What else needs said?)
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To: AZamericonnie

Thanks, AZ, for the red, white, and blue tribute.

And thanks for being on standby. *HUGS*


48 posted on 11/10/2011 7:40:05 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska ((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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To: Kathy in Alaska
You're welcome. I was asked to post some cattle driving pictures so I hope it's okay. Here's what the outback/bush looks like when the cattle are being driven.

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The last picture is of Charleville at the other end of town. That's me in the shadow.

49 posted on 11/10/2011 7:43:08 PM PST by SkyDancer ('If you want to learn to love better, you should start with a friend who you hate ")
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To: ConorMacNessa
With you on that.

My family's history at war goes back to the beginning but there aren't a lot of memorials to there successes nationally but lots locally.



Then of course there's this one...



The one that needs endure.
50 posted on 11/10/2011 7:45:44 PM PST by BIGLOOK (Keelhaul Congress!)
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To: JohnD9207
Happy Veterans Day, John.

Where are you going this time?


51 posted on 11/10/2011 7:48:56 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska ((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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To: The Mayor; All

I thank GOD for you!!!

-Meeky


52 posted on 11/10/2011 7:49:41 PM PST by MeekMom (http://www.bible.ca/indexsalvation.htm)
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To: ConorMacNessa

Good night Doc. Rest the knee and the soul.


53 posted on 11/10/2011 7:52:46 PM PST by BIGLOOK (Keelhaul Congress!)
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To: BobP
Happy Veterans Day, BobP.


54 posted on 11/10/2011 8:02:27 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska ((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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To: ConorMacNessa

55 posted on 11/10/2011 8:06:00 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska ((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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To: BIGLOOK

56 posted on 11/10/2011 8:07:09 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska ((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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To: SandRat

Good evening, Sand...((HUGS))...love Maxine. She knows something about everything.


57 posted on 11/10/2011 8:19:55 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska ((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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To: MeekMom

O my, Thank you and God Bless you my FRiend!


58 posted on 11/10/2011 8:32:41 PM PST by The Mayor ("If you can't make them see the light, let them feel the heat" — Ronald Reagan)
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To: SandRat
Happy Veterans Day, Sand.


59 posted on 11/10/2011 8:40:17 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska ((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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To: BIGLOOK; SandRat

Different uniforms, same job...

I caught a bit of the TV show Covert Affairs last night. It was filmed atop Field Station Berlin, where I spent 3 wonderful years. It’s gut-wrenching to see what the locals have done to that building.


60 posted on 11/10/2011 8:46:52 PM PST by HiJinx (I can see the border from my back porch...)
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