Veterans Day,

observed annually on November 11, honors the service and sacrifice of military veterans in the United States. Its origins trace back to the end of World War I, which formally concluded with the Treaty of Versailles on June 28, 1919. However, the fighting ceased seven months earlier, on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month of 1918, when an armistice between the Allied nations and Germany went into effect. This day became known as Armistice Day.

In 1919, President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed November 11 as the first commemoration of Armistice Day, expressing gratitude to the forces who fought for peace. It became a legal holiday in 1938, primarily recognizing World War I veterans.

Following World War II and the Korean War, the scope of the holiday expanded. In 1954, Congress amended the act of 1938, replacing “Armistice” with “Veterans” to honor all American veterans. President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed the legislation, and November 11 became Veterans Day.

Boulder’s Vets Day: The Day’s History

The day serves as a time for reflection, appreciation, and education about the contributions of veterans. Unlike Memorial Day, which honors those who died in military service, Veterans Day celebrates the living and deceased who have served honorably. Many communities hold parades, ceremonies, and educational events, and at 11:00 a.m., a moment of silence is often observed.

Veterans Day underscores the nation’s gratitude, providing an opportunity to recognize the sacrifices made to preserve freedom and democracy.

Leonard Frieling Pen Of Justice

• Multi-published and syndicated blogger and author.
• University lectures at University. of Colorado, Boulder, Denver University Law School, Univ. of New Mexico, Las Vegas NM, and many other schools at all levels. Numerous lectures for the NORML Legal Committee
• Former Judge
• Media work, including episodes of Fox’s Power of Attorney, well in excess of many hundreds media interviews, appearances, articles, and podcasts, including co-hosting Time For Hemp for two years.
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• First Chair and Originator of the Colorado Bar Association’s Cannabis Law Committee, a National first.
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• Twice chair Executive Counsel, Colorado Bar Association Criminal Law Section
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• Chair, Colorado NORML, 7 years including during the successful effort to legalize recreational pot in Colorado
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