Veterans Day, formerly known as Armistice Day, officially received its name in America in 1926 through a congressional resolution. In 1917, President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed that the World War I would be the “War to End All Wars.” If these idealistic hopes had succeeded, November 11 might still be called Armistice Day. Within years of the holiday's proclamation, however, war broke out again in Europe. Millions more Americans were called to fight and many died in battle; in order to honor them and those who would serve in future wars, Armistice Day was renamed Veterans Day. Despite its origins in World War I, each generation of veterans has embraced Veterans Day as a moment for collective reflection.
Hunting In Wartime: The Struggle of Native American Veterans in Alaska
D-Day: The Price of Freedom
The Mission
Where Soldiers Come From: An Intimate Look at Young Men in the Military
Veterans Benefits for You
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All veterans and their families deserve the maximum benefits they earned by bravely serving their country! Veterans of the United States armed forces are entitled to a broad range of benefits and services provided by the US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Dr. Paul R Lawrence, former Under Secretary for Benefits in the Department of Veterans Affairs, provides an up-to-date, comprehensive and accessible guide to all the benefits and services available to veterans of the US armed services and how to make the most of these benefits and services. Guidance and Insights for Veterans, Dependents, and Survivors Include Topics: Basic Health Care Eligibility & Benefits Hospitals & Clinics Disability & Rehabilitation Counseling & Mental Health Care Employment Assistance Pensions Loans & Insurance Memorial Services Military Records & Medals GI Bill, Scholarships & Grants And much more... Dr. Lawrence will help you fight for the benefits you were promised when you agreed to serve your country!
Homelessness among U. S. Veterans
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An American Dreamer
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The Heart That Fed
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It Shouldn't Be This Hard to Serve Your Country
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