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Veterans Day in America – A Brief History

Veterans Day in America – A Brief History. World War I. known at the time as “The Great War” officially ended when the Treaty of Versailles was signed on June 28, 1919 , in the Palace of Versailles outside the town of Versailles, France. . However ….

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Veterans Day in America – A Brief History

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  1. Veterans Day in America –A Brief History

  2. World War I • known at the time as “The Great War” • officially ended when the Treaty of Versailles was signed on June 28, 1919, in the Palace of Versailles outside the town of Versailles, France.

  3. However… • Fighting ceased seven months earlier when an armistice or temporary cessation of hostilities, between the Allied nations and Germany went into effect on • the eleventh hour of the • eleventh day of the • eleventh month. • For that reason, November 11, 1918, is generally regarded as the end of “the war to end all wars.”

  4. November 1919, President Wilson proclaimed November 11 as the first commemoration of Armistice Day with the following words:

  5. To us in America, the reflections of Armistice Day will be filled with solemn pride in the heroism of those who died in the Country’s service and with gratitude for the victory, both because of the thing from which it has freed us and because of the opportunity it has given America to show her sympathy with peace and justice in the councils of the nations…"

  6. The original concept for the celebration was for a day observed with parades and public meetings and a brief suspension of business beginning at 11:00 a.m.

  7. Today, we wish to thank all Veterans within Williamson County for their service to this great Country.

  8. We also wish to recognize the Veterans Services Department Employees for their outstanding service to Williamson County Veterans.

  9. Donna Harrell, CPM, CSODirector/County Veteran Service OfficerRandy MarshallAssistant County Service OfficerValerie ZimmermanAssistant County Service OfficerJames "J.W." BellAdministrative Assistant

  10. Veterans DayNovember 11, 2010A proud day to pause and say "Thank You"

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