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Veterans Day (originally known as Armistice Day) is a federal holiday in the United States observed annually on November 11, for honoring military veterans, that is, persons who have served in the United States Armed Forces (and were discharged under conditions other than dishonorable)[1][2]. It coincides with other holidays including Armistice Day and Remembrance Day which are celebrated in other countries that mark the anniversary of the end of World War I. Major hostilities of World War I were formally ended at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918, when the Armistice with Germany went into effect. At the urging of major U.S. veteran organizations, Armistice Day was renamed Veterans Day in 1954. (wikipedia)

The Memorial pictured is on the bank of the Mississippi River in Buffalo, Iowa. I took the photo eight years ago. The Veterans Day artwork is courtesy of pngmart.com--"no copyright infringement is intended." I want to thank all persons who have served their countries, here and abroad, in the fight for freedom.

"All Gave Some; Some Gave all" Howard William Osterkamp - C Company, 5th Regimental Combat Team. Korea