At 11:11 am, on  November 11th, 1918, an armistice was signed that ended the hostilities of the Great War. The following year, President Woodrow Wilson would lead the first rememberance of Armistice Day during which he stated,

"To us in America, the reflections of Armistice Day will be filled with solemn pride in the heroism of those who died in the country’s service and with gratitude for the victory, both because of the thing from which it has freed us and because of the opportunity it has given America to show her sympathy with peace and justice in the councils of the nations…"

In 1938, Armistice Day was declared an official holiday in the United States to commemorate the end of "The War To End All Wars". Unfortunately, this was not to be the case.

In 1954, Congress ammended the 1938 resolution and removed the word "Armistice" and replaced it with "Veterans" to honor all US Veterans of both World Wars and Korea.

Tomorrow, 93 years and countless conflicts later, the United States pauses to remember those that have answered their nation's call. This is their day. Please take a moment to thank a Vet for their service, even if you don't agree with the reasons for that service. Know that they stand in harm's way so you don't have to.