President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed the first Armistice Day on November 11, 1919, in honor of those who fought in WWI. He said, "To us in America, the reflections of Armistice Day will be filled with lots of 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."
Seven years later, November 11 was made an legal holiday: "A day to be dedicated to the cause of world peace and to be thereafter celebrated and known as 'Armistice Day'."
In 1954, Congress amended this act to rename it "Veterans Day", in honor not just those who fought in WWI, but all veterans.
Think about those veterans while you are enjoying your day off of work. Think about those who fought for your freedom. And those who died for it.
Take a minute to thank someone in uniform for their hard work and sacrifices.
Take a minute to thank someone in uniform for their hard work and sacrifices. 
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