On Nov. 11, America celebrates all men and women who served in protecting the United States at home and abroad.
Veterans day is an official government holiday that was originally called “Armistice Day” when it was first named on Nov. 11, 1919 shortly after the ending of World War I.
Thank you to all the brave men & women who have sacrificed so much to serve and protect this great country. We honor everyday #VeteransDay pic.twitter.com/hUmLNXnNxn
— ☆DR.C.OLMO☆ (@realDrOlmo) November 11, 2016
In 1926 Congress passed a resolution for it to be annually observed and in 1938 right before the beginning of WWII, it was named a national holiday.
To all veterans, thank you for your service #VeteransDay #HonoringVets pic.twitter.com/41rA3jFMFk
— US Dept of Interior (@Interior) November 11, 2016
The oldest American veteran attributes “Cigars + God” to his long life.
Thank you, Richard Overton, nation's oldest-living veteran at 110
served from 1942 to 1945
secret to a long life: Cigars + God#VeteransDay pic.twitter.com/7zUe6ea0kM— Fox News Research (@FoxNewsResearch) November 11, 2016
Social media has also called on people to thank a Veteran today for their heroic acts.
Want to feel good? Thank a veteran today. #VeteransDay ?????? pic.twitter.com/1oHfktCjOh
— S.E. Cupp (@secupp) November 11, 2016
For our today they gave their tomorrow #LestWeForget #VeteransDay pic.twitter.com/PhhGnfhfa3
— Lost In History (@HistoryToLearn) November 11, 2016
No words can begin to express my gratitude for those who have sacrificed for this great nation. #VeteransDay pic.twitter.com/ej1kkWN3zD
— Jaxon Wolfe (@jaxon_wolfe) November 11, 2016
On Friday, a formal veterans day national ceremony is being held for all those that have given their life.
In a speech held in Ft. Meyer’s, Virginia, Obama thanks the men and women who served our nation through the years and are currently away from their homes in combat.
“Today, on Veterans Day, we honor those who honored our country with its highest form of service…we owe you our freedom,” the President remarked.
"Whenever the world makes you cynical; whenever you seek true humility, and true selflessness—look to a veteran." —@POTUS on #VeteransDay
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) November 11, 2016
The White House social media account said, “Whenever the world makes you cynical; whenever you seek true humility, and true selflessness—look to a veteran.”
Happy Veteran’s Day!