Armed Forces Day in the United States, salutes men and women of every branch of military service. These brave individuals are often called upon at a moment's notice to perform risky and perilous missions for Freedom and country. There are courageous men from every generation of my family's history, who fought valiantly for Freedom. I am deeply grateful for their sacrifice.
Up until the 1950's, each branch of the American military had their own day of celebration. But on August 31, 1949, Secretary of Defense Louis Johnson announced the creation of Armed Forces Day. This new holiday consolidated honoring the Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard into one fabulous celebration. On February 20, 1950, President Harry Truman proclaimed Armed Forces Day as a national holiday. All branches of American military celebrated the first Armed Forces Day on May 20, 1950.
I intend on calling my Dad today--to thank that grand old soldier for his personal sacrifice and bravery. In WW2, Dad was captured by the Nazis. He survived months of captivity in one of the worst Nazi war camps on record--he barely made it out with his life. He is our hero.
I intend on calling my Dad today--to thank that grand old soldier for his personal sacrifice and bravery. In WW2, Dad was captured by the Nazis. He survived months of captivity in one of the worst Nazi war camps on record--he barely made it out with his life. He is our hero.
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