“As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them”
– John Fitzgerald Kennedy
Veterans Day originated as “Armistice Day” on November 11, 1919, the first anniversary marking the end of World War I. In 1926 Congress passed a resolution for an annual observance; today Veterans Day pays tribute to all American veterans, both living and those who have passed.