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In 1919, President Woodrow Wilson declared November Eleventh as the first commemoration of Armistice Day with the following words: “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…”
We always stop by Veteran Memorials on our travels to appreciate that community’s sacrifices. All the parks are beautiful. Some are more elaborate than others, but all share the common theme of selfless sacrifice.

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Las Vegas, Nevada

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“In order to ensure proper and widespread observance of this anniversary, all veterans, all veterans’ organizations, and the entire citizenry will wish to join hands in the common purpose.”
Dwight D. Eisenhower

Anthem Veteran Memorial (Arizona)

“As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.”
John F. Kennedy

Key West, Florida

“We remember those who were called upon to give all a person can give, and we remember those who were prepared to make that sacrifice if it were demanded of them in the line of duty, though it never was. Most of all, we remember the devotion and gallantry with which all of them ennobled their nation as they became champions of a noble cause.”
Ronald Reagan

Pensacola, Florida

“Our veterans accepted the responsibility to defend America and uphold our values when duty called.”
Bill Shuster

Las Cruces, New Mexico

Bataan Death March Memorial Las Cruces, NM

We don’t know them all, but we owe them all.
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World War 2 Museum (New Orleans, Louisiana)