What we remember on Veteran’s Day

November 11 as Armistice Day

, --November 11, 2011

American Politics, News | Comments | Reader Friendly | Subscribe | Email Us


With Veterans Day upon us, let’s pause to remember why we observe this day.
In 1938, Congress designated November 11 as Armistice Day to mark the 1918 armistice that ended World War I. In 1954, it was changed to Veterans Day so a grateful nation could honor all of its veterans who served their country and the cause of freedom. Americans still fight for freedom on many fronts. Here at The Heritage Foundation, we often look to President Reagan for inspiration. “It is better to be here ready to protect the peace,” he said, “than to take blind shelter across the sea, rushing to respond only after freedom is lost.”
And it is thanks to the brave men and women who served our nation that we enjoy the freedom to engage in the war of ideas. I encourage you to remember those who won our freedom in the past and defend it still today. Thank you for all that you do. Sincerely, Edwin J. Feulner, Ph.D. President The Heritage Foundation

View Comments
Heritage Foundation——

The Heritage Foundation is the nation’s most broadly supported public policy research institute, with more than 453,000 individual, foundation and corporate donors. Heritage, founded in February 1973,  mission is
to formulate and promote conservative public policies based on the principles of free enterprise, limited government, individual freedom, traditional American values, and a strong national defense.