Veteran's Day Holiday

A celebration to honor America's veterans for their patriotism, love of country, and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good.

City facilities will be closed on Monday

In November 1919, President Wilson proclaimed November 11 as the first commemoration of Armistice Day with the following words: "To us in America, the reflections of Armistice Day will be filled with solemn pride in the heroism of those who died in the country’s service and with gratitude for the victory, both because of the thing from which it has freed us and because of the opportunity it has given America to show her sympathy with peace and justice in the councils of the nations…"

Originally the day was designated as Armistice Day to to honor veterans of World War I and recognize the end of fighting of World War I on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month.

 In 1954, after World War II had required the greatest mobilization of soldiers, sailors, Marines and airmen in the Nation’s history; after American forces had fought aggression in Korea, the 83rd Congress, at the urging of the veterans service organizations, amended the Act of 1938 by striking out the word "Armistice" and inserting in its place the word "Veterans." With the approval of this legislation (Public Law 380) on June 1, 1954, November 11th became a day to honor American veterans of all wars.

For a history of Veterans Day, go to http://www.va.gov/opa/vetsday/vetdayhistory.asp