November 11th, Is a Day We Remember

Veteran’s Day, observed annually on November 11th, was originally called Armistice Day to commemorate the signing of the armistice, or truce, that ended World War I.

In 1954, Congress changed the name to include soldiers from other wars. Armistice Day became Veterans Day, a day to honor all the veterans of the U.S. armed forces and to promote world peace.

Duckster Website provides answers to our questions pertaining to Veteran’s Day

This true story will be a hit because many little and big people love true stories about animals. It follows the friendship of army private James Donovan and a dog he finds in a Paris alleyway while serving in World War I. Named Rags for his disheveled appearance, the dog and Donovan form a bond working together side by side on the battlefield. It’s a nice book to pay tribute to those who serve in the military – both man, and his dog. Rags Hero Dog of WW1 by Margot Theis Raven

America’s White Table by Margot Theis Raven America’s White Table by Margot Theis Raven
The white table is one that has been set in dining halls of the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine
Corps since the end of the Vietnam War. The table is set to honor those who have served in
America’s Armed Forces, especially those missing in action (MIAs) and those held prisoner of war
(POWs).
Small table: to show one soldier’s lonely battle against many
White cloth: to honor a soldier’s pure heart when he answers his country’s call to duty
Lemon slice: to show a captive soldier’s bitter fate
Grains of salt: to show the tears of families waiting for loved ones to return
Empty chair: for the missing soldiers who are not here
Black napkin: for the sorrow of captivity
Glass turned over: for the meal that won’t be eaten
White candle: for peace
Red rose in a vase tied with a red ribbon: for the hope that all our missing will return someday