Veterans Day History, Quotes, pictures, Poems, Messages and Sayings
What is Veterans Day? and History of Veterans Day?
Veterans Day is an official United States public holiday, observed annually on November 11, that honors military veterans, that is, persons who served in the United States Armed Forces. It coincides with other holidays, including Armistice Day and Remembrance Day, celebrated in other countries that mark the anniversary of the end of World War I; major hostilities of World War I were formally ended at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918, when the Armistice with Germany went into effect. The United States previously observed Armistice Day. The U.S. holiday was renamed Veterans Day in 1954.
Veterans Day is not to be confused with Memorial Day; Veterans Day celebrates the service of all U.S. military veterans, while Memorial Day honors those who died while in military service.
When was the First Veterans Day Celebrated?
Veterans Day initiated as “Armistice Day” on November 11, 1919, the first anniversary of the end of World War 1. Later in 1954, President Eisenhower officially changed the name of the holiday as Veterans Day from previously known Armistice Day. The brave soldiers who serve and guard the U.S. come from all walks of life; at present, they are parents, children, grandparents, friends, neighbors and at last most important part of communities.
Difference between Veterans Day and Memorial Day:
Memorial Day which is celebrated on the Fourth Monday in May to honors American service members who died during service to their country or who got incurable injuries during battle, while Veterans Day celebrated to pays tribute to all U.S. veterans (living or dead), but mainly gives appreciation, respect to living veterans who served their country during battles or peacetime in the past.
Happy Veterans Day Quotes
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Today, let us remember the honor, pride, and freedom they brought to our country by paying respect to their great sacrifices and sending gifts and messages that will show them how grateful we are for having them in our lives.
“I think there is one higher office than president and I would call that patriot.” - Gary Hart
Happy Veterans Day Thank you Veterans Quotes
"Honoring the sacrifices many have made for our country in the name of freedom and democracy is the very foundation of Veterans Day." - Charles B. Rangel
“This nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave.” - Elmer Davis
“On this Veterans Day, let us remember the service of our veterans, and let us renew our national promise to fulfill our sacred obligations to our veterans and their families who have sacrificed so much so that we can live free.” - Dan Lipinski
"The willingness with which our young people are likely to serve in any war, no matter how justified, shall be directly proportional to how they perceive the Veterans of earlier wars were treated and appreciated by their nation." - George Washington
“Honor to the soldier and sailor everywhere, who bravely bears his country's cause. Honor, also, to the citizen who cares for his brother in the field and serves, as he best can, the same cause.” - Abraham Lincoln
“My heroes are those who risk their lives every day to protect our world and make it a better place—police, firefighters, and members of our armed forces.” - Sidney Sheldon
“Our veterans accepted the responsibility to defend America and uphold our values when duty called.” - Bill Shuster
Veterans day quotes and sayings
“Lord, bid war’s trumpet cease; Fold the whole earth in peace.” - Oliver Wendell Holmes
“A hero is someone who has given his or her life to something bigger than oneself. “ - Joseph Campbell
"Valor is stability, not of legs and arms, but of courage and the soul." - Michel de Montaigne
“As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.” - John F. Kennedy
“The willingness of America’s veterans to sacrifice for our country has earned them our lasting gratitude.” - Jeff Miller
“I dream of giving birth to a child who will ask, ‘Mother, what was war?’” - Eve Merriam
“The veterans of our military services have put their lives on the line to protect the freedoms that we enjoy. They have dedicated their lives to their country and deserve to be recognized for their commitment.” - Judd Gregg
“Courage is contagious. When a brave man takes a stand, the spines of others are often stiffened.” - Billy Graham
“In the beginning of a change, the patriot is a scarce man, and brave, and hated and scorned. When his cause succeeds, the timid join him, for then it costs nothing to be a patriot.” - Mark Twain
“Never give in — never, never, never, never, in nothing great or small, large or petty, never give in except to convictions of honor and good sense. Never yield to force; never yield to the apparently overwhelming might of the enemy.” - Winston Churchill
“We can't equate spending on veterans with spending on defense. Our strength is not just in the size of our defense budget, but in the size of our hearts, in the size of our gratitude for their sacrifice. And that's not just measured in words or gestures.” - Jennifer Granholm
best Veterans day quotes
“The most persistent sound, which reverberates through men’s history, is the beating of war drums.” -Arthur Koestler
“I believe it is the nature of people to be heroes, given the chance.” - James A. Autry
“How important it is for us to recognize and celebrate our heroes and she-roes!” - Maya Angelou
“The hero is the man dedicated to the creation and / or defense of reality-conforming, life-promoting values.” - Andrew Bernstein
“Better than honor and glory, and History’s iron pen, Was the thought of duty done and the love of his fellow-men. “ - Richard Watson Gilder
"It is the soldier, not the reporter, who has given us freedom of the press. It is the soldier, not the poet, who has given us freedom of speech. It is the soldier, not the organizer, who gave us the freedom to demonstrate. It is the soldier who salutes the flag, who serves beneath the flag and whose coffin is draped by the flag, who allows the protester to burn the flag." - Father Dennis Edward O’Brien, USMC
“While we can never truly repay the debt we owe our heroes, the least we should do for our brave veterans is to ensure that the government takes a proactive approach to delivering the services and benefits they have earned, so they can access the care they need and so richly deserve.” - Kristen Gillibrand
all time great Veterans day quotes
“The battle, sir, is not to the strong alone; it is to the vigilant, the active, the brave.” - Patrick Henry
“Regard your soldiers as your children, and they will follow you into the deepest valleys. Look on them as your own beloved sons, and they will stand by you even unto death!” - Sun Tzu
“Without heroes, we are all plain people, and don’t know how far we can go.” - Bernard Malamud
“Well, look at what people are doing for returned veterans now. The wounded warriors. They're working hard to make the wounded veterans feel that they are loved and welcomed home, unlike Vietnam. It was not a very kind, gentle world then. I think we are kinder and gentler.” - Barbara Bush
“While only one day of the year is dedicated solely to honoring our veterans, Americans must never forget the sacrifices that many of our fellow countrymen have made to defend our country and protect our freedoms.” - Randy Neugebauer
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“Some people live an entire lifetime and wonder if they have ever made a difference in the world, but the Marines don’t have that problem.” - Ronald Reagan
“In the beginning of a change, the patriot is a scarce man, and brave, and hated and scorned. When his cause succeeds, the timid join him, for then it costs nothing to be a patriot.” - Mark Twain
“The battle, sir, is not to the strong alone; it is to the vigilant, the active, the brave.” - Patrick Henry
“Courage is almost a contradiction in terms. It means a strong desire to live taking the form of a readiness to die.”- G.K. Chesterton
“When our perils are past, shall our gratitude sleep?” - George Canning
“We often take for granted the very things that most deserve our gratitude.” - Cynthia Ozick
“Perfect valor is to behave, without witness, as one would act were all the world watching.” -Francois de la Rochefoucauld
“Freedom is never free.” - Author Unknown
"The bravest are surely those who have the clearest vision of what is before them, glory and danger alike, and yet notwithstanding, go out to meet it." - Thucydides
“Neither a wise man nor a brave man lies down on the tracks of history to wait for the train of the future to run over him.” - Dwight D. Eisenhower
“America's Veterans have served their country with the belief that democracy and freedom are ideals to be upheld around the world.” - John Doolittle
“But the freedom that they fought for, and the country grand they wrought for, Is their monument to-day, and for aye.” - Thomas Dunn English
“In war, there are no unwounded soldiers.” - Jose Narosky
“The more we sweat in peace the less we bleed in war.” - Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit
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veterans-day-quotes-quotations-sayings-images-wallpapers-pictures-posters-pics-parade-poems-speech-holiday-07[/caption]Interesting Veterans Day Facts :
- Veterans Day falls on the same day as Remembrance Day and Armistice Day in other countries
- In 1971, Veterans Day was moved to be the fourth Monday in October. In 1978 it went back to being November 11th.
- In 1954 the National Veterans Award was created, also in Alabama.
- Veterans Day, celebrated on November 11th, is both a state and federal holiday in the United States.
- Approximately 24 million veterans in the United States.
- Approximately 35% of the veterans living today served in the United States military in the Vietnam War.
- In 2011 it was estimated that approximately 8.1% of veterans in the United States are women.
Veterans Day Messages
They die being in their role
They are the true heroes of the country
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Is to be proud of
Happy Veteran’s day!
Your contribution has made an impact on the lives of so many.
Happy Veterans Day!
Let us remember all the heroes who died
To save the country and protect us
Who fought the battles for the integrity!
Respect to all of them
Happy Veteran’s Day!
Worthy totally worthy of all of the honor,
admiration, and celebration.
Happy Veterans Day To You!
You give more to the nation
To safeguard the veracity
To hold the flag high as can be
A big salute to all the heroes
Happy Veteran’s Day!
May God forever bless our service men and women.
I have nothing but honor and gratitude to show to
you today and always.
You are worth all that you can get!
Happy Veterans Day Greetings!
Veterans Day Wishes
My appreciation for you is deep and my admiration for you is even deeper.
Thank you so much for your service.
Happy Veterans Day!
The service and the honesty
The respect and that praise
You are worthy of everything
Because today is your day
Happy veteran’s day
Salute to all the veterans!
Your heart is not like everyone else.
It is special. It is made of gold.
It is as precious and strong as diamonds.
It is the heart of a veteran an American hero and it’s invaluable and priceless.
Your are appreciated today and always.
Happy Veterans Day 2016!
They fought fearlessly for the national pride.
They served till the last breath.
We salute and respect the spirit,
that binds our nation together.
Happy Veterans!
May the flag wave boldly with its vibrant
and glorious hues Honoring Veterans like you today
with the beautiful red, white, and blue!
Happy Veterans Day!
All the heroic deeds by you
And to be proud being with you
The integrity of the nation lies with you
So we salute you on this day
A very happy Veteran’s day to you
Happy Veterans Day Poems
When you see someone in a uniform,
Someone who serves us all,
Doing military duty,
Answering their country’s call,
Take a moment to thank them
For protecting what you hold dear;
Tell them you are proud of them;
Make it very clear.
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Just tap them on the shoulder,
Give a smile, and say,
"Thanks for what you’re doing
To keep us safe in the USA!" - By Joanna Fuchs
I put on my uniform
I wore it to foreign lands
The soldier I was
Is still in the man
best Veterans day poems
My final salute
I render today
I'm still a soldier
I'm just on my way. - Timothy Emmons
You're My Hero
Without you this country wouldn’t be the same;
You fight and you battle
For our common name.
Your level of courage is oh so rare
You’re dedicated and faithful;
You’re always there.
You’re my hero,
My favorite soldier,
And I love you.
Come home soon!
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Source : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Veterans_Day
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