Thank You for Your Service, Soldiers. By: Aleyah Hooks

Every year on November eleventh, citizens of the United States take a day to remember and recognize the soldiers who have fought for our country. This day is called Veteran’s Day. Initially, it was called Armistice Day when it first became a federal holiday in 1938. However, in 1954, President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed legislation which changed the name of the holiday so that any Veteran is recognized, not just the ones who served in World War I. Most people don’t know that it took 19 years for Veterans Day to become a federal holiday whereas before that, President Woodrow Wilson only declared it to be Armistice Day to commemorate the end of World War I on November 11, 1918. In 1926, congress passed a resolution to make November eleventh an annual observance. This was a big deal for the U.S. as most people feel that every soldier should be noticed and thanked for fighting for our country. Veteran’s Day is now a holiday that every citizen in America has been made aware of. A day to remember the people who fought for us and forever had their lives impacted mentally and physically and a day to remember the people who fought for us and unfortunately didn’t make it out of the fight. This holiday is extremely important and valued by many people. It is important to keep in mind that many people have lost their family and friends due to them fighting to keep people that they don’t even know safe. So, this year, when November 11th comes around, remember that it isn’t just a day off school. It’s a day in history that changed everything for the United States after four years, three months, and two weeks of war. A day that will forever honor our soldiers to make them feel appreciated for what they did.