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. President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed legislation in 1954 to change the name to Veterans Day as a way to honor those who served in all American wars. More
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Mar18Satall-day Word of Life Law Enforcement and... @ Word of Life InnWord of Life Law Enforcement and... @ Word of Life InnMar 18 – Mar 20 all-dayA retreat for those (and their families) who serve in Law Enforcement and the Military. Click here for more information.Apr10Monall-day National Public Safety Telecommu...National Public Safety Telecommu...Apr 10 – Apr 16 all-dayEach year, the second full week of April is dedicated to the men and women who serve as public safety telecommunicators. It was first conceived by Patricia Anderson of the Contra Costa County (Calif.) Sheriff’s Office in 1981 and was observed only … Continue reading →May1Monall-day National Correctional Officers’ ...National Correctional Officers’ ...May 1 – May 7 all-dayIn 1984, President Ronald Reagan signed Proclamation 5187 creating “National Correctional Officers’ Week.” The first full week in May has since been recognized as National Correctional Officers’ Week to honor the work of correctional officers and correctional personnel nationwide. MoreMay5Friall-day National Day of PrayerNational Day of PrayerMay 5 all-dayThe National Day of Prayer is an annual observance held on the first Thursday of May, inviting people of all faiths to pray for the nation. It was created in 1952 by a joint resolution of the United States Congress, … Continue reading →May15Monall-day National Emergency Medical Servi...National Emergency Medical Servi...May 15 – May 21 all-dayEMS Week, celebrated in the 3rd week of May, honors the hundreds of thousands EMS practitioners serving communities across the USA. More The American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) was instrumental in establishing EMS Week when President Gerald Ford declared … Continue reading →