Silent Sacrifice

One often misinterprets the true meaning of war, believing it is only a dispute that is ended through fighting. In fact, war is more than just fighting. It is a battle where many brave souls lose their lives for protecting the country they love. Many of the rights we have today would not have been possible without the sacrifice of many brave American soldiers. Instead of living in a tranquil and prosperous nation, we could be living in a nation that resembles countries such as Africa, living under poor conditions and extreme poverty. It is imperative to take into consideration that the veterans we have today have made an impact on our nation and we owe much of our respect to them. Not many people have the courage to take on the heavy and overwhelming duty of going to war, knowing that death is imminent. Along with that, many of them have experienced traumatizing moments that have scarred them for life. Because of this, there is much appreciation and respect inclined towards

This emotionally-powerful idea snags the attention of the reader and reiterates the theme that soldiers confront several obstacles. Once more, Alexander communicates, “In practice, November 11 is clouded with ambiguous symbolism, and has become our most awkward holiday.” This quote exposes the uncomfortable situations that a plethora of veterans find themselves in. The very holidays meant to honor these soldiers has suffocated them with the question, “Why come back alive when you could have died a hero?” By explaining the social pressures soldiers face, the author restated her claims of the adversity soldiers find themselves in. While both of these articles use ample pathos, they also use logos to support their claim.

The men and women who helped shape the face of this country through their honor, legacy, and patriotism are those we call veterans. They are our dads, moms, uncles, aunts, brothers, sisters; they are our family. Yet, we constantly overlook their desire and passion for this country. The gratitude that they deserve is not shown towards them, as it should be. I thank all veterans for their

    It is important to remember how much of daily life is affected by the work of veterans. Walking on streets, going to school, eating at restaurants, and hanging out with friends all depend on the service of veterans. They may not receive the proper amount of recognition from the younger generations, but their work is appreciated. In actuality, they gained vital information that can be shared with the future generations. They have gained respect and honor for their duty for our

No war in American history not fought on American soil can claim to have as big an impact on America as a whole than the Vietnam War. The social and political divisions caused by the war changed America as a nation and especially changed those who fought in it. Despite the sacrifices of these veterans, both those who returned and those who did not, Americans on both sides forgot or even vilified those who fought, either as losers or as tokens of an unjust war. To remedy this problem through reconciliation and honor those who died in Vietnam, a group of veterans campaigned to build a national memorial in Washington, D.C. From its original design to the present

We often take for granted the very things that most deserve our gratitude and the veterans deserve to have gratitude from others. The reason why I am grateful for our nation’s veterans is because without them we would not have peace and freedom in our country. Another reason why I am grateful for our nation’s veterans is because they have fought for us to have a good society instead of a corrupted one. After the veterans return from war they don’t change on how the treat people and not expect anything in return and that is why I am grateful. The nation’s veterans deserve to be celebrated and commemorated for their efforts and sacrifices.

Their peoples shared the joyous prospect of [...] honor in their dead.” Eisenhower complements and honors the Soviet soldiers towards the end of World War 2 despite American bigotry towards the Russians. However since it is a time where a peace and truce would be beneficial to the two different worlds, Eisenhower expresses his free will towards the Soviet people that he is willing to set aside all of the differences between the United States and the Soviet Union for a chance to engage in diplomatic relations with one another for the benefit of humanity like they did once before as Eisenhower alludes to this later in his speech.

Some veterans would return or not accept a medal, such as a purple heart, because they feel like “the ones that lost arms, legs, are brain dead, or even dead, are the ones that deserve it” (Terhune). They have formed groups to properly greet these courageous veterans and treat them the way they should be treated. They all agree that those are the true hero because they are the ones who payed the ultimate price. According to an anonymous Marine “A veteran is someone who, at one point in his life, wrote a blank check made payable to “The United States of America’, for an amount up to and including his life.” This is exactly what these veterans did and they deserve recognition and proper treatment for their bravery. “The secret war was largely unknown until several years ago when the first accounts were published detailing the efforts of the soldiers who fought and died in a mission that the government had refused to acknowledge.”(Reza). This is still a common occurrence happening and all of these soldiers deserve recognition. Although some files are being opened and talked about, there are still sealed files of Veterans that are denied recognition because “they were never there”. Vietnam Veteran, Charles Cross, states ”Until missions were declassified, it was hard to resist the temptation not to talk about these men. The fallen should've been given proper recognition long ago, but, like the good warriors that we were, we kept our mouths

War is by no means simple. It is not just a battle between men or nations, as there are wars rooted within ourselves. War to many is unknown and painful, showing the dark side of humanity, and to others it is a sign of glory and conquest. Ernest Hemingway shows his view of the realities of war in “Soldier’s Home” by the experiences pinned onto Harold Krebs, a WWI veteran. Krebs' loss of interest and detachment to post-war society alludes that an unattainable reality to fit back into everyday life was placed on veterans by civilians who had romanticized views of war. This marks the need for elaborated war stories to end in order for veterans to be deservingly accepted back into society.

It is ALWAYS fitting to remember our military personnel that have died in the defense of this nation. I could NEVER forget it. I rarely talk about my own ventures into the world of combat. In fact, most of us older coots go

I understand that going to war is a very traumatizing experience. I will not try to understand what these brave people have been through. I have not been to war before so their for I haven’t experienced The same things they have. But their are many people who try to help Veterans adjust back into a normal life routine. Counselors are here to talk to them. One of the ways we honor lincoln's promise is the Arlington National cemetery. Where thousands of people who died in war are buried there right in our capital. People can go there and remember what they did and what they fought for. there are many different memorials in Washington

Every year since 1919 on November 11th, America celebrates Veterans Day. However, do our people truly understand the meaning behind putting on that army camouflage uniform. Now, the term hero is used very loosely and it is losing its meaning throughout the nation. In any case, it is important to realize the actual reasoning behind why our veterans are America’s heroes.

The Capraras were an Italian family, friends of the Marks’s. Mr. and Mrs. Caprara had each lost a brother in World War II and like so many others, they were particularly sensitive about the war. The American people did not really understand why their sons were forced to fight in a war which was not their own and which they were not winning conclusively, to “fight against Communism”, when it was obvious that in the end they would have to withdraw, which in fact occurred years later, during the government of President Nixon. Even though the war acted as a bond between generations—as I was told by Mr. Caprara, who had been the driver of a general in wartime, and when peace came had given the general a job in his thriving business—American society

We keep Lincoln’s promise to our veterans and their families by doing many things. Some of these things are really important to many of the veterans of the United States of America. I chose to talk about only a few of these things. To begin with, I chose to discuss remembrance of veterans. Then, to give donations to the veterans and their families. These things can really help veterans have an enjoyable life even if they lost a limb or two.

A very well known reason that veterans are important to our past is that they shaped the nation toe not only make it but keep it free. Without veterans