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 theme for Veterans Day 2024 is “A Legacy of Loyalty and Service”, and this year’s winning poster was designed by Myisha Godette, a retired, disabled Army Veteran from Queens, New York.
Myisha’s design was driven by a desire to represent all who have served. “As a Veteran, I’ve sometimes felt underrepresented, prompting me to consider how best to incorporate inclusivity and the essence of loyalty and service,” she said. “Ultimately, I chose to symbolize the shared experience of service members—past, present, and future—with elements like the American Flag, military “dog tags,” and the enduring strength of Veterans, embodied by a solid, dark concrete background in my design.”
A detailed history of Veterans Day can be found at https://www.va.gov/opa/vetsday/vetdayhistory.asp
Veterans Day discounts can be found at:
- https://news.va.gov/136122/2024-veterans-day-discounts-free-meals/
- https://www.military.com/veterans-day/veterans-day-military-discounts.html
Some area events are:
- Eagan High School program (Nov 12) – https://post594.org/event/eagan-high-school-veterans-day-event/
- MN Dept. of Veterans Affairs program – https://mn.gov/mdva/news/events/?id=1066-645385
- Around the State of MN – https://mn.gov/mdva/news/events/?id=1066-597662#/detail/appId/2/id/651560