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From Wikipedia's article on Veterns Day:
Veteran comes from orginally meaning a person of long experience or skill. Derived from the latin term veteranus, after the American Revolution the word veteran came to be associated specifically with former soldier of old age who had fought for independence. As time went on veteran was used to describe any former member of the armed forces or a person who had served in the military.On November 11, take time to honor America's veterans for their patriotism, love of country, and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good. Take time to thank a veteran and read their stories.
If you have a story to tell, please visit Brooklyn Public Library - Brooklyn Collection's Veterns History Project and the Library of Congress - Veteran’s History Project.
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Eisenhower signing of HR7786, June 1, 1954, this ceremony changed Armistice Day to Veterans Day. Alvin J. King, Wayne Richards, Arthur J. Connell, John T. Nation, Edward Rees, Richard L. Trombla, Howard W. Watts.
Construction of Fort Hamilton Veterans Hospital Brooklyn NY 1947-1949
For a larger image of our "Talking Needles" blankets and hats for our Veterns, see our Photo Gallery.
Websites:
http://vetsday.woundedwarriorproject.org
This Veterans Day, join hands with the Wounded Warrior Project to reach out to our nation’s veterans and offer tangible thanks for the sacrifices they have made for us.
http://www1.va.gov/opa/vetsday/index.asp
United States Department of Veteran’s Affairs Veteran’s Day website.
http://www.dav.org
Disabled American Veterans
http://www.pva.org
Paralyzed Veterans of America works to maximize the quality of life for its members and all people with SCI/D as a leading advocate for health care, SCI/D research and education, veterans’ benefits and rights, accessibility and the removal of architectural barriers, sports programs, and disability rights.
http://www.medicarerights.org/
Medicare Rights Center - Guide through the Medicare Maze
http://www.sageusa.org
Services and Advocacy for Gay, Lesbian,Bisexual and Transgender Elders
Books
Voices of war: stories of service from the home front and the front lines / edited by Tom Weiner; Library of Congress Veterns History Project
Forever a soldier: unforgettable stories of wartime service / edited by Tom Wiener; Library of Congress Veterns History Project.
The War: an intimate history, 1941 -1945 / by Geoffrey C. Ward; with introduction by Ken Burns.
The Things They Carried / by Tim O'Brien
The Coldest Winter: America and the Korean War / David Halberstam
Jarhead: a Marine's chronicle of the Gulf War and other battles / Anthony Swofford
DVD / Videos
Enola Gay [videorecording] A & E Home Video
African American War Heroes: true stories/ (DVD) [videorecording]
The War Memorials [videorecording] / the History Channel
The Ground Truth / Focus Features presents: a Ground Truth production in assication with Radioaktive Film and Plum Pictures; produced and directed by Patricia Foulkrod.
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