November is Veterans and Military Families Month and it’s all about you.
In November 1919, President Wilson proclaimed November 11 as the first commemoration of Armistice Day with the following words: “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…”
The official poster for 2021 reflects the Tomb of the Unknown at Arlington National Cemetery. Words from the US VA about the poster reflect “The theme for Veterans Day 2021 is centered on the centennial commemoration of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Located at Arlington National Cemetery, the Tomb was initially dedicated by the Army on Armistice Day, November 11, 1921, with the burial of an unknown service member from World War I. Over the past century, additional unknowns have been buried at the Tomb, and the site has become a people’s memorial that inspires reflection on service, valor, sacrifice and mourning. This year’s Veterans Day poster competition asks artists to envision a design that evokes elements of the history, legacy, and meaning of the Tomb during its centennial anniversary. Whether inspired by historic images of the Tomb, the ceremonies and rituals that take place at the site, or the physical Tomb itself, artists should interpret the Tomb’s centennial in a way that honors its past and recognizes its continued importance in American society to all.”
A detailed history of Veterans Day can be found at https://www.va.gov/opa/vetsday/vetdayhistory.asp
Special Events this year include:
- State of Minnesota Virtual Ceremony – State of Minnesota Virtual Veterans Day > Daniel R Olsen Post 594
- Eagan High School Veterans Program (Nov 10) – https://post594.org/event/eagan-high-school-veterans-recognition-program/
- Dakota County Technical College Veterans Day Program (In-person or Zoom) – https://www.dctc.edu/about-us/event-calendar/?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D154609576
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