Honoring those who served this Veterans Day

OAN Newsroom
UPDATED 2:46 PM PT – Friday, November 11, 2022

Veterans Day honors military service members who have who served in the nation’s military.

On Friday, nearly 18 million veterans, approximately 7% of the United States adult population, will be honored for their service to the United States.

The origin of Veterans Day began in 1919, when then President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed November 11^th a federal holiday. He called it Armistice Day. It was a celebration in honor of coming to the end of World War I.

Wilson’s words emphasize the need for all Americans to be appreciative of veterans.

“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,” Wilson said.

In 1954, Congress changed the name of Armistice Day to Veterans Day after President Eisenhower declared it as a federal holiday.

Many elected officials and polarizing United States political figures shared their gratitude online.

Happy Veterans Day! Our veterans have made countless sacrifices to protect our freedoms.

In Florida, we are working hard to ensure they have the resources and support they need to be successful and take care of their families. pic.twitter.com/i27J3aOcNw

— Ron DeSantis (@GovRonDeSantis) November 11, 2022

On Veterans Day,

I send my love and deepest admiration to all those who have fought for this country.

Thank you for your service and God Bless You All. pic.twitter.com/P7QBSAyrUO

— Kari Lake (@KariLake) November 11, 2022

Because of the Biden woke agenda, current recruiting is at a record low since the Vietnam War. In 2022, only one out of 11 Americans are interested in serving.