Ramandeep Bassi English 3B Per. 4 11-12-2011 Why do we celebrate Veterans Day We celebrate Veterans Day because to Honor those who fought while serving our country in the military. On Veterans Day we honor the living veterans and thank them for their service. Veterans day is celebrated with parades, speeches, and in many other ways. Inscriptions of names are written of each and every one of those individuals in the order they were taken from us.
Veterans Day is also a day in which not only all living or passed veterans are acknowledged but everyone who fought whether it be during a time of peace or wartime is acknowledged. In the United States, from the years of war till present time today, there are approximately 23.2 million Veterans who have served our country. Veterans Day is important for America to celebrate because it shows the love, compassion, and support we as a country have for our troops. It is a sacrifice that the soldiers out in the battlefield made, and the soldiers who have returned home. The nation's economy and the stability of the nation is all depending on the firefight of the soldiers in the field today.
Bianca Moran December 3, 2012 English 114 Professor Schwartz Patriotism Redefined For this extensive but yet very precise research paper, I decided to read the book Born on the Fourth of July by Ron Kovic. I chose this book because I consider myself to be pretty patriotic; I myself wanted to join the forces right out of high school. Every time I see an American Flag or hear the National Anthem, I can’t help but feel proud to be an American. Every time I see an advertisement of any Branch of the forces I envision myself in that uniform serving my country. However, unlike Ron Kovic I was able to realize and see the reality behind what those advertisements really show, before signing up and selling myself to my country, and decided to
This is a great opportunity for you and the federal government to back up the longings and aspirations of millions of peoples of good will and make law and order a reality” (King, 9 September 1957). Aware that the Little Rock incident was becoming an international embarrassment, Eisenhower reluctantly ordered troops from the Army’s 101st Airborne Division to protect the students, who were shielded by federal troops and the Arkansas National Guard for the remainder of the school year. In a 25 September telegram, King praised the president’s actions: “I wish to express my sincere support for the stand you have taken to restore law and order in Little Rock, Arkansas. . .
Americans honor the birthday of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. annually on the third Monday of January. Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a wonderful holiday for families because it allows parents and teachers to discuss the valuable lessons of equality, compassion, and understanding to children of all ages. Read this biography of Dr. King's life and accomplishment about this civil rights leader, then discover ways to add fun to your Martin Luther King celebration with some Martin Luther King Jr. Day activities. Also learn about other important African-Americans for Black History month. Who Was Martin Luther King Jr.?
Martin Luther King Every year on January 16 many celebrate and commemorate the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.His birthday reminds us all of his goals for our nation, achievements, his dreams. Dr. Martin L. King Jr. had many dreams. One of his dreams was that white and colored people (no matter which race) should come in peace together and be able to do stuff together. How do you commemorate Dr. King’s birthday and pass on his legacy? Many of Dr. King’s practices such as, his philosophy of non-violence, has influenced today’s society.
American Red Cross ETH 316 June 16, 2014 Instructor Tammy Matthews American Red Cross The organization this paper is about is the American Red Cross. “As an organization that embraces and celebrates diversity and impartiality, we also have the common bond of humanity that unites us together, not just in the face of emergencies and disasters, but in helping our neighbors every day” (American Red Cross, 2014). The American Red Cross goes on donations and volunteers. There are many economic and social responsibilities. If the help ever stopped then the American Red Cross would cease to exist.
It is a day for family to gather and remember all the loved ones that have passed away. It is also a national holiday in Mexico. Ricky also celebrates Christmas on Three Kings Day. 6. What do you like best about your
No solider was in the wrong during the war they were all fighting for a common causes there lives and a dream. This trip really opened my eyes to the extent of the loss during the first world war. One day I will go back and pay my respects again to the me who died and when I have children I will take them there to. To show them these brave men that fought for us and gave us the life we know and love. I will never forget this trip.
Veteran’s Day Bravery, courage, patriotism, and sacrifice. These are the reasons we acknowledge our veterans. A veteran is a man or a women who have served, and continue serving everyday. We truly owe everything to our veterans. They risk their lives to fight for our country; they risk never getting to see their families again.