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On November 11, we will celebrate Veteran’s Day. It is always on November 11, as the day marks 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. You may not know […]
Dear Neighbor, Today is Veterans Day, a day to honor and celebrate all those who have served in our armed forces. Our men and women in uniform are truly heroes. This Veterans Day, I encourage you to celebrate and remember those in your life who have been willing to sacrifice all in service to this
The Polk County Historical Society and Carnegie committee will present a Veterans’ Salute at the Carnegie on Saturday, November 9 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Anne Muir said this year’s event centers around the Vietnam War featuring music, artifacts and three speakers. “We’re going to be celebrating all Veterans, but we do have a focus
With a few respectful days ahead for those whom we owe Liberty, to become nearly anything we dream to become. There is a little confusion out there – for nearly everyone – regarding these different days of military service. The following are those distinctions: Armed Forces Day The third Saturday in May honoring those are
Veterans Day, or Armistice Day as it was known prior to 1954, recognizes the end of World War I when the ceasefire commenced at 11 a.m., November 11, 1918. Several local events are planned over the weekend to thank all those who served in the military. The Polk County Historical Society will hold a Veterans’
97-year-old Clarence Carlson has made The SUMMIT, Senior Housing with Services, located on the Villa St. Vincent campus his home since 2005. Clarence is a WW II veteran…and since November 11 is Veterans Day, Villa St. Vincent/The SUMMIT is taking the opportunity to honor, not only Clarence, but all of the veterans living and working
