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Source: The Newport Plain Talk

Next week, November 11th will be the day America recognizes the women and men who have served in the United States military. President Woodrow Wilson chose that date to honor the soldiers who fought and died in the “Great War.” It was called Armistice Day until 1954 when President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed legislation that changed it to Veterans Day.In 1968 the observance was set to be the fourth Monday in October, creating a three-day weekend for workers. This began in 1971 and immediately caused so much confusion that many states continued to observe Veterans Day on November 11th. In 1975 legislation signed by President Gerald Ford moved the observance back to the November 11th date permanently.LOCAL PROGRAMS:Union Cemetery:On Saturday, November 7th, the community is invited to join Pastor Tom Mooty of West End Baptist Church in placing flags on over 350 headstones in Union Cemetery to honor Veterans. Those interested in helping will meet at the gravesite of Charles L.

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