Armistice Day celebrated the end of World War I in 1918 and was the predecessor of Veterans Day . The fighting on the Western Front ended in the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month. This peace was ratified by the Treaty of Versailles the following year. The day was dedicated to honor those who fought in the "war to end all wars " flanders field poem, especially those who have died .
Compliance with the Truce was more popular in Europe ( France is called Armistice ) flanders field poem. Over the years , people in many countries began to wear poppies and place flowers on the graves of soldiers in honor of fallen soldiers in the First World War. Poppy was made popular by the famous poem by a veteran Scottish , which began with "In Flanders fields the poppies grow . " It was not until 1938 , when the United States had officially recognized Armistice Day flanders field poem. Most pre - boomers have learned these facts in elementary school .
Veterans Day replaced the war party in 1954 , so that all those who served in the U.S. Army Both in times of war and peace , may meet collectively November 11 of each year. This year could be a good time to remember those who are in the danger zone in Iraq and Afghanistan. We need all those who serve in our armed forces a "thank you " for the protection of our country and our way of life .
One way to remember is a movement that is quietly making its way through the country known as " Red Friday" . Here is an excerpt from an email circulating in the country. " Very soon you will see many people wearing red on Fridays . Reason Americans who support our troops used to be called the" silent majority . " We are no longer silent, and express our love for God, country and home in record numbers flanders field poem. We are not organized , boisterous or overbearing .
" Many Americans , like you flanders field poem, me and all our friends, simply want to recognize that the vast majority of America supports our troops Our idea of showing solidarity and support for our troops with dignity and respect starts this Friday - . and continues every Friday until the troops all come home , sending a deafening message ... every red - blood American who supports our men and women ever wear something red flanders field poem.
" Word of mouth , press, TV - let's United States on every Friday a sea of red much like a football game back home in the stands If everyone who loves this country will share this with acquaintances, colleagues , friends and family. , will not be long before the USA is covered in red and it will let our troops know the once more "silent" is on their side more than ever , certainly more than allows media flanders field poem.
"The first thing a soldier says when asked " What can we do to improve things for you is : "We need your support and prayers . " Let's get the word out and bring to class and dignity, by example, and wear something red every Friday flanders field poem. "
I blushed last Friday and told people why flanders field poem. They liked the idea. What say you ?
Don Potter, a Philadelphia native , was born in 1936 and is a veteran of 50 years of activity of the agency. He now lives in Los Angeles , has written two novels in retirement, frequently writes on marketing issues , and has a blog dedicated pre - boomers ( born between 1930 and 1945 ) flanders field poem.