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Veterans day originated as "Armistice Day" on November 11, 1919, the first anniversary of the end of World War I. Congress passed a resolution in 1926 for an annual observance, and November 11th became a national holiday beginning in 1938. President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed legislation in 1954 to change the name to Veterans Day as a way to honor those who served in all American wars. The day honors military veterans with parades and speeches across the nation. A national ceremony takes place at the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia.
THANK YOU to those Canton Rotarians who have served in the U.S. Military....
Scott Barwick, Jim Blake, Chris Burt, Bob Carr, Bill Cumler, Dave Ewing, Paul Feaser, Dale Holwick, Dave Hursh, Mel Lazarus, Bill Liber, Bill Luntz, Joe Niamtu, Jerry Ortman, Bob Pattison, Ernie Schott, Tom Sinclair, Don Sultzback, Pete Taflan, Reich Watterson, John Werren, Paul White, Bob Winther, and Harold Ziegler.