Kari Anderson
MDVA
Many people recognize November 11 as a day to honor and support those
who fought, and continue to fight to protect our freedom. While nearly
everyone observes this holiday, very few people know exactly where
Veterans Day originated from. Veterans Day, formerly known as Armistice
Day, marked the end of World War I due to an “armistice” on the eleventh
hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month. President Wilson
proclaimed November 11, 1919 as the first commemoration of Armistice
Day. The holiday continued to be known and celebrated as this, until
1954 when the 83rd Congress amended the Act of 1938 by replacing the
word “Armistice,” with the word “Veterans.” By doing so, they were able
to expand the holiday to honor all Veterans of all wars, not just those
of World War I. From that day forward November 11 has been recognized
nationally as Veterans Day.
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eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month is Veterans
Day! The date was chosen to commemorate World War I, which ended on
November 11, 1918. It was officially established by Congress on June 4,
1926 as Armistice Day. The word Armistice was later replaced with the
word Veteran. The purpose of Veterans Day and Memorial Day are often
confused. Memorial Day is for honoring military personnel who died in
service to their country. Veterans Day is for thanking all men and women
who have served honorably in the military during times of war and
peace.
To all Veterans – “Thank you for your service!”
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 On Saturday, October 12, the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs
and the Women Veterans of Minnesota hosted the Women Veterans Fall
Luncheon at the Ft. Snelling Officers Club. There were 64 women
Veterans in attendance, representing each branch and all eras of service
from World War II to the current conflicts. Honored guests at this
annual event included 12 WWII women Veterans. One of the highlights
from the luncheon was listening to the WWII Veterans share a short story
about their service.
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Kari Anderson
MDVA
Since 1915 Native American Heritage has been publicly recognized. Since the turn of the century November has been declared Native American Heritage Month. It is important to recognize the rich heritage and contributions of Native Americans to the service to our Nations military.
In 2007 Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs partnered with the
Minnesota Indian Affairs Council to create an outreach program to ensure
Native American Veterans are provided professional assistance and
advocacy. The Tribal Veteran Service Officer (TVSO) Division has worked
since its beginning to provide services including Representation to the
Federal VA and the submission of local and State benefits applications
on behalf of Native Americans throughout the State of Minnesota.
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