Veterans Day Research Paper

We must Honor our Veterans. Imagine you are a twenty-one year old man. The oldest of six children, three sisters and two brothers. You live in an isolated area of America. As the first person in your neighborhood with a vehicle, you help all your neighbors when you can, so you give people rides when they need one, and, when you go to town, pick up things your neighbors need. One day, you get a letter in the mail saying you have been drafted to fight in the Korean War. Your family and neighbors don’t want to see you go because you are so loved. Some of you may not be able to imagine the range of emotions one experiences upon receiving this letter. Others may have had similar experiences. But, for my great-grandfather, Bill Jordan, at the age …show more content…
“In November 1919, President Wilson proclaimed November eleventh as the first commemoration of Armistice Day.” This day was mainly to celebrate veterans from World War One. “An act approved May 13th, 1938, made the eleventh of November each year a legal holiday.” This means, without President Wilson, we would have no Veterans Day nor any day to honor our living veterans as well as those who have passed. “The Eighty-third Congress, at the urging of the veterans service organization, amended the Act of 1938 by striking out the word “Armistice” and replaced it with the word “Veterans”. This simple change highlighted all veterans to be celebrated and honored for their service and dedication to our nation. By remembering and understanding our history, we can honor, respect, and cherish our …show more content…
Should you see or know someone who fought in the Vietnam War, shake their hand and welcome them home by saying “I’m glad you made it home”. Due to negative public opinion regarding the Vietnam War, very few returning soldiers out of the 6.2 million were actually welcomed back when they made it home. As a matter of fact, most were barraged with venom and hate along with feeling isolated from their family and friends, not honor and gratitude as we would suspect today. If you know a veteran, write a “thank you veteran” for your service letter or buy them a cup of coffee. If you see a veteran out in public, anonymously pay for their dinner or offer a donation to their VFW post. Don’t just show your gratitude on Veterans Day. Often a simple handshake and “thank you for your service” can elevate the spirits of our everyday heroes that have ensured our freedom. These are just some simple, small ways to say thank you to the many veterans. The only limit is your

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