November, 2015 Archive
Jeopardy TV: Father of Veterans Day
Two organizations known for vetting before they honor someone or use in a broadcast–the Reagan White House and the Jeopardy Television program, both, call Raymond Weeks of Birmingham the “Father of Veterans Day.” You can see the clip (1 minute) and/or or pass to a teacher or journalist: To see more: Tribute to the Founder […]
7 Facts about America’s Veterans Day starting in Birmingham, Alabama November 11, 1947
1945: WWII ended. As November 11 approached, many thought Armistice Day (1918) should change to honor veterans of all wars, not just WWI. 1946: Raymond Weeks of Alabama took action, leading a delegation to the Pentagon and gaining support from General Dwight Eisenhower for “National Veterans Day 1947” showing him a draft program for the […]
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