Veterans` Day

A quick photo from our assembly today!

Thank you for your service!

Five key facts in honor of Veterans` Day. 

First, it`s not to be confused with Memorial Day. That`s in May, remembering men and women who died while serving their country. Veterans` Day is for anyone living or dead who`s ever served in the U.S. Armed Forces.
Second, it originally started this Armistice Day, on November 11, 1918, the Armistice that ended World War One went into effect. Ceremonies honoring its veterans started a year later.
Third, it`s symbolized by poppies. These flowers are often associated with the First World War and its battlefields. Poppies are worn to remember veterans and raise money to support them.
Fourth, Armistice Day officially became Veterans` Day in 1954. That was after World War II and the Korean War. American officials wanted to honor people who`d served in any conflict.
Fifth, the holiday is also marked in Australia, Britain, Canada and France. It`s also known as Remembrance Day and it`s celebrated on Remembrance Sunday in Britain.

Also Brainpop has a free video (today only - no login necessary) that you may want to watch!   http://www.brainpop.com/socialstudies/usgovernmentandlaw/armedforces/