Originally created to honor the veterans of World War I, Nov. 11 became a national holiday called Armistice Day. However, after World War II and the Korean War, Congress decided to rename the holiday Veterans Day in 1954. Robinson said it is difficult to know where the United States would be without the sacrifices of war that were made in the past. I suppose we d be the victims of some empire s imperialism, Robinson said. On the other hand, this land was annexed by European imperialists.
Nobody can rewrite history.
I just know that I am thankful for the enormous sacrifices veterans made on our behalf. Seventy-four years later, on Nov. 11 the nation still pauses to honor and thank the veterans who have served their country. I think it s a time to remember the people who have served our country, and by doing so, have given us the freedom we are blessed to have, senior Andy Hall said.