It's not that I have a problem with our Veterans, but November 11th used to be more than a day to remember the Americans that have served our country. Back in 1918 on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month, the first World War came to an end. Sure the "War to end all Wars" didn't quite accomplish its goal, but it was still a very important event in the world.
America isn't the only country to change the name, and we aren't the only country to celebrate Veteran's day, but I'm still disappointed that we don't think about that historic event when the world came together to try and create peace.
Today, I recommend that you take some time to think about the reason this day was made a holiday in the first place. In seven years, it will be the 100th anniversary of the end of WWI. Maybe we should do something about that.
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