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US Virgin Islands gear up to pay homage to all Veterans of the territory: those that paid the ultimate sacrifice and all still among us and serving today
US Virgin Islands - Recognized as one of the nation’s most sacred ceremonial observations the Virgin Islands has already begun its 2021 Veterans Day Ceremonies. This year theme is recognized and observed as “Honoring Those Who Support Us.”
The festivities begun on Sunday, November 7, 2021, on the sister- island of St. John in Cruz Bay, St. John at 1 p.m. Virgin Islanders from each island were selected as honorees for their selfless service to our Veteran community. Michael Jackson, a veteran, was selected honoree for St. John. Governor Albert Bryan and Lt. Governor Tregenza Roach, Esq. were able to attend the observance. Due to commitment to secure the territory’s competitive edge with the cruise and airline industry as it relates to our ports and arrivals to the entire territory.
On Thursday, November 11, 2021, at 9 a.m. the ceremonies will resume on the island of St. Croix adjacent to the islands’ popular eatery, the LaReine Chicken Shack. The honoree selected is Mr. Angel E. Diaz Jr., a veteran, for his service and contributions to the veteran community on St. Croix. At 3 p.m. the ceremonies will head over to St. Thomas to the Reichhold Center for the Arts Grounds. Although he never served and is not a veteran Mr. Milford A. Thibou Jr. of Jr’s Cakes and Bakes is being celebrated for his unwavering support and contributions for the veteran community on the island of St. Thomas.
All COVID-19 protocols will be enforced for all attendees. So be sure to walk with you mask! Veterans are an important part to the freedoms we enjoy and live by. Enclosed is a historical perspective of this day we celebrate and observe every year.
History of Veterans Day (contribution from History.com)
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 11 became a national holiday beginning in 1938. Unlike Memorial Day, Veterans Day pays tribute to all American veterans—living or dead—but especially gives thanks to living veterans who served their country honorably during war or peacetime.
Veterans Day occurs on November 11 every year in the United States in honor of the “eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month" of 1918 that signaled the end of World War I, known as Armistice Day.
In 1954, President Dwight D. Eisenhower officially changed the name of the holiday from Armistice Day to Veterans Day.
In 1968, the Uniform Holidays Bill was passed by Congress, which moved the celebration of Veterans Day to the fourth Monday in October. The law went into effect in 1971, but in 1975 President Gerald Ford returned Veterans Day to November 11, due to the important historical significance of the date.
Veterans Day commemorates veterans of all wars.
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 11 became a national holiday beginning in 1938. Unlike Memorial Day, Veterans Day pays tribute to all American veterans—living or dead—but especially gives thanks to living veterans who served their country honorably during war or peacetime.
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When Is Veterans Day?
Veterans Day occurs on November 11 every year in the United States in honor of the “eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month" of 1918 that signaled the end of World War I, known as Armistice Day.
In 1954, President Dwight D. Eisenhower officially changed the name of the holiday from Armistice Day to Veterans Day.
In 1968, the Uniform Holidays Bill was passed by Congress, which moved the celebration of Veterans Day to the fourth Monday in October. The law went into effect in 1971, but in 1975 President Gerald Ford returned Veterans Day to November 11, due to the important historical significance of the date.
Veterans Day commemorates veterans of all wars.
