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Veterans Day 2012
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Monday, November 12, 2012
The History of Veterans Day
As Land O' Lakes residents reflect on those who served and those who continue to serve, here is a look at the origin of the day designated in their honor.
Information provided by U.S. Census Bureau and its 2011 American Community Survey. Veterans Day originated as Armistice Day on Nov. 11, 1919, the first anniversary of the end of World War I. Congress passed a resolution in 1926 for an annual observance, and Nov. 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. The day honors military veterans with parades and speeches across the nation. A national ceremony takes place at the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia. 21.5 million The number of military veterans in the United States in 2011. 1.6 million The number of …
Friday, November 9, 2012
Honor Your Veteran on Land O' Lakes Patch
Share your photos and stories of valor.
As Veterans Day 2012 fast approaches, Land O' Lakes Patch would like to take a moment to say thank you to our local veterans who have served the community and our country so proudly. We’d also like to invite you to share your stories, photographs and thanks to those who have served in America’s armed forces. Just comment on this story or upload a photograph of a special veteran in your life. As America continues to face threats at home and abroad, our heartfelt thanks go out to those who battle everyday to keep our families, our country and its allies safe. Happy Veterans Day, Land O' Lakes!
Land O’ Lakes Veterans Day Closings
What's open and what's closed on Veterans Day 2012.
Veterans Day is just around the corner and that means Land O’ Lakes residents should be prepared for a number of closings around town and throughout Pasco County. While the holiday falls on Sunday, Nov. 11, it’s officially observed on Monday, Nov. 12. Veterans Day is a federal holiday, which means mail service won’t run and most government offices will be closed. Here’s a rundown of what's open and what's closed on Veterans Day in Pasco County: Schools The Pasco County school district does not observe Veterans Day. That means the kids here do have to hit the books on Monday. Pasco County Closings The county does observe Veterans Day as a holiday. That means all administrative offices, the courts, libraries and recreation centers won’t open…
Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Land O' Lakes Schools Open on Veterans Day
The national holiday is observed on Monday, Nov. 12 this year.
As people across America recognize men and women who have served in the armed forces, Land O' Lakes students will have to hit the books. All Pasco County Public Schools are open Monday, Nov. 12, according to the district's calendar. Most county government offices, however, are closed in observance of the holiday. While students in Pasco don't get the day off, most schools do have some observance of the holiday on their calendars. And for those who are just tired of hitting the books, there's a break on the horizon. Pasco schools close Nov. 19-23 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Do you do anything special on Veterans Day with your kids? Share your ideas, upcoming events and photos on Land O' Lakes Patch!
