Nov 12, 2015 01:30 AM
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EXCERPT: Today is Veterans Day in America. This federal holiday commemorates the service of United States armed forces veterans, and was originally celebrated as Armistice Day. The fact it’s celebrated on November 11 is no accident, of course. Armistice for the First World War was reached at the 11th hour, of the 11th day, of the 11th month. Sadly, many of the heroes who fought in World War I have been forgotten. Outside of Alvin York, how many can you quickly name? But Sergeant York wasn’t the only American hero from the Great War. Here are some courageous men you should know about as we recognize Veterans Day....
EXCERPT: Today is Veterans Day in America. This federal holiday commemorates the service of United States armed forces veterans, and was originally celebrated as Armistice Day. The fact it’s celebrated on November 11 is no accident, of course. Armistice for the First World War was reached at the 11th hour, of the 11th day, of the 11th month. Sadly, many of the heroes who fought in World War I have been forgotten. Outside of Alvin York, how many can you quickly name? But Sergeant York wasn’t the only American hero from the Great War. Here are some courageous men you should know about as we recognize Veterans Day....