The most persistent sound which reverberates through men's history is the beating of war drums.
Veterans Day Quotes by Arthur Koestler
Today is America's annual celebration of Veteran's Day honoring military veterans who went to the front line to fight for our freedom. In 1919, Pres Wilson proclaimed the first Armistice Day by stopping businesses for 2 minutes after 11am in commemoration of those who died in the war. In 1954, Pres Eisenhower signed the legislation renaming Armistice Day to Veteran's Day. It was made into law in 1978.
Happy Veteran's Day!
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THE MANILA AMERICAN CEMETERY AND MEMORIAL
On a more serious note:
Many Filipinos served under the US Military during the WW II, under the US command and as guerrillas during the Japaneses occupation. The US government promised these Filipino veterans ALL the benefits accorded to those who served the US Military. But the Rescission Act of 1946 has limited their benefits. Until now, veterans and their widows are still lobbying for the return of their benefits.
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photo courtesy from Filipinas Online |
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