One hundred and two years ago, on November 11, 1918, at 11 o'clock in the morning, the armistice between the Allies and Germany was signed, ending hostilities on Europe's Western Front in World War I. The time was significant: the 11th hour, of the 11th day, of the 11th month was meant to signal, after fighting the most horrific war up to that time, that humanity was literally in its 11th hour in confronting the threat of war to its survival. Called Armistice Day at first, in 1954 President Eisenhower proclaimed that the holiday should be a commemoration of all veterans and from then on, we've known it as Veterans Day.
Today, we Americans honor our Armed Forces veterans (especially after Trump has called them "losers" and "suckers") who served their country in war and peace, mindful that their service and sacrifice should be honored not only today, but every day. Thank you for your service.
BONUS: Here are some highly- rated non- profit organizations dedicated to veterans and military service members, should you choose to make a donation. Thank you!
