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By Paisley Bodenheimer
The History of Veterans Day
November 11, 1947, was the first Veterans Day. Veterans Day, formally known as Armistice Day, is a Federal holiday and was first celebrated in Birmingham, Alabama. Veterans Day was started in remembrance of World War I. This special day pays tribute to all American veterans- living or deceased- but especially to the living. Of the 16 million Americans who served during World War II, about 167,000 were still alive as of 2022. Every Veterans Day, Arlington National Cemetery, holds an annual memorial service. It is home to the graves of over 400,000 people, most of whom served in the military.
JCCS Veterans Day
mr. Middleton's Honors AMERICAN HISTORY class
Jason Curtis
Aurelia Austin
Hayden Delatte
Imani and Imari Daniels with their parents
Guest Speaker Mr. Jeff Meredith (class of '99)
Coach J.T. Curtis with guest Speaker Mr. Jeff Meredith
Experiences In A Veteran's World
Coach John Kendrick
Why did you pick the service branch you joined?
I went to talk to the Air Force but they said they would only talk to me if I would sign up that day. I walked next door to the Marine recruiter.
what were your most memorable experiences while in service?
Rappelling down a skyscraper in San Francisco. Going on a safari in Kenya. Swimming in the Barrier Reef in Australia.
where did you travel while in service?
Hawaii, Thailand, Philippines, Kenya, Australia, Singapore, Seychelles, and Hong Kong.
What did you think of officers or fellow soldiers?
There is a close bond because your life depends on the person next to you.
Did your military experience influence your thinking about war or about the military in general?
While serving, You are trained and do what you're asked to do without question. You do not think about the "why."
Coach Leon Curtis
Why did you pick the service branch you joined?
I thought the Marine Corps was the best.
what were your most memorable experiences while in service?
Physical and mental challenges. Missing holidays and lots of work.
where did you travel while in service?
California
What did you think of officers or fellow soldiers?
I thought they were the best they could be.
Did your military experience influence your thinking about war or about the military in general?
I didn't know anything about the Marine Corps before joining. I didn't know a lot of people and met some good friends.
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