Veterans Day (US)
An American holiday honoring military veterans. Both a federal and a state holiday, the day is largely intended to thank living veterans for their service, to acknowledge that their contributions to United States national security are appreciated, and to underscore the fact that all those who served – not only those who died – have sacrificed and done their duty

It is observed on November 11 which is the anniversary of the signing of the Armistice that ended World War I. (Major hostilities of World War I formally ended at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918)

More info: Veterans Day

Full text of Veterans Day 2009 Presidential Proclamation

photo source: US Dept of Veterans Affairs
source: wikipedia – Veterans Day

This is the official 2009 Veterans Day poster released by the US Department of Veterans Affairs. (Who knew there was an official poster?)

Did You Know?
November 11

It’s Veterans Day!

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The White House has released the Presidential for Veterans Day, 2009

Veterans Day, 2009
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation

NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim November 11, 2009, as Veterans Day. I encourage all Americans to recognize the valor and sacrifice of our veterans through appropriate public ceremonies and private prayers. I call upon Federal, State, and local officials to display the flag of the United States and to participate in patriotic activities in their communities. I call on all Americans, including civic and fraternal organizations, places of worship, schools, and communities to support this day with commemorative expressions and programs.

 

Full text of Veterans Day 2009 Presidential Proclamation

Did you know its “Happy Barack Obama Day?”

Well it is if you live in the tiny county of Perry County, Alabama!

It seems that the Perry County Commission has passed a law observing the second Monday in November as “Barack Obama Day.”

Albert Turner Jr., the sponsoring commissioner, said the holiday is meant to highlight the Democratic president-elect’s victory as a way to give people faith that difficult goals can be achieved.

The majority of the county’s 12,000 residents are black and the county commission’s three black members as well as one of its two white members voted for the resolution. All County offices will be closed and its roughly 40 workers will get a paid holiday.

So mark it on your calendar – November 8, 2010 is the next Barack Obama Day.

Source: Happy Barack Obama Day