Is Memorial Day to remember and honor the pets that have passed away, and Veteran's Day to honor the pet doctors that try to save the pets' lives?
2007-05-26 19:06:53 · 7 answers · asked by Reserved 6 in Politics & Government ➔ Government
Here is living proof of why some mothers in nature eat their young.
2007-05-26 19:16:58 · answer #1 · answered by Dave 5 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Veteran's Day is to honor U.S. veterans of every war. "An Act (52 Stat. 351; 5 U. S. Code, Sec. 87a) approved May 13, 1938, made the 11th of November in each year a legal holiday - - a day to be dedicated to the cause of world peace and to be thereafter celebrated and known as "Armistice Day." Armistice Day was primarily a day set aside to honor veterans of World War I, but in 1954, after World War II had required the greatest mobilization of soldiers, sailors, Marines and airmen in the Nation’s history; after American forces had fought aggression in Korea, the 83rd Congress, at the urging of the veterans service organizations, amended the Act of 1938 by striking out the word "Armistice" and inserting in its place the word "Veterans." With the approval of this legislation (Public Law 380) on June 1, 1954, November 11th became a day to honor American veterans of all wars." Memorial day is for the U.S. soldiers that died in all wars. "Official Birthplace Declared In 1966, Congress and President Lyndon Johnson declared Waterloo, N.Y., the “birthplace” of Memorial Day. There, a ceremony on May 5, 1866, honored local veterans who had fought in the Civil War. Businesses closed and residents flew flags at half-staff. Supporters of Waterloo’s claim say earlier observances in other places were either informal, not community-wide or one-time events. By the end of the 19th century, Memorial Day ceremonies were being held on May 30 throughout the nation. State legislatures passed proclamations designating the day, and the Army and Navy adopted regulations for proper observance at their facilities. It was not until after World War I, however, that the day was expanded to honor those who have died in all American wars. In 1971, Memorial Day was declared a national holiday by an act of Congress, though it is still often called Decoration Day. It was then also placed on the last Monday in May, as were some other federal holidays."
2007-05-27 03:21:02 · answer #2 · answered by Johnboy 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
None, I suspect both honour our stupidity in needless killing of young vibrant lives.
The trick is to convince them that they are fighting enemy and foe and their loss of life will ensure freedom.
Think of those driving BMWs and Toyatas and refect on what it's about.
When the politicians offer up their own offspring into the killing zone the rhetoric will have weight.
2007-05-27 03:01:52 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
Armistice Day - November 11th.
The others are imposters - they do not even have proper poppies.
2007-05-27 03:40:41 · answer #4 · answered by fatsausage 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
This question is NOT so funny that you need to post it over and over.
2007-05-27 02:09:24 · answer #5 · answered by oimwoomwio 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
ha... ha... ha...
(Too bad this is the internet and you can't hear my dull voice as I say this.)
2007-05-27 02:14:35 · answer #6 · answered by Saskia R 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Another reason to NOT ban abortion.
2007-05-27 02:13:05 · answer #7 · answered by Stand-up philosopher. It's good to be the King 7 · 3⤊ 2⤋