Veterans Day Symbolism

Honoring those that have served our country has been a long-standing tradition in one of the countries with the best militaries in the world. We even have an annual holiday celebrating those who have served where an entire day is dedicated to veterans in our country. But the question is often asked as to why we honor these veterans with their own day, and why they are treated with the utmost respect year round. I believe the answer varies from person to person, but the answer is clear to me.

Our flag stands tall and people say that it blows with the last breathe of every soldier who has given their life to our country. On the eleventh hour of the eleventh day on the eleventh month in 1918 an armistice occurred.This soon became a federal holiday in 1938. Veterans are important to our past and future because they stand up for what is right. They put their life on the line to help defend our country. Although they have families of their own, they have stepped up to defend everyone elses family in the U.S. too. Veterans fight for our country and we should be very grateful for them.

Living in America, the land of the free, I have taken the right of freedom for granted a few too many times. To this day, certain populations around the world are not able to enjoy the right of individualism. Many are oppressed by their country’s strict law due to a primarily focus on male dominance, child labor, and female oppression. Obtaining freedom is never easy. It takes honor, courage, and commitment. Fighting for freedom is an ironic concept because soldiers must be willing to sacrifice their own. Even after knowing this sacrifice, we still have brave individuals who volunteer to put their lives in harm’s way for the safety and insurance of our freedom. It is only fair that we return the favor and take care of our soldiers and veterans

On the 11th of November, the U.S. observes Veterans Day. On this day, we are meant to honor the men and women who have sacrificed so much of their own lives to serve this country. Whether one may favor the Army, Marines, Coast Guard, Navy, Air Force, or the National Guard, we should all pay our respects to all those who served both current, former, and deceased. But what is the purpose of Veterans Day? And why is it so important to observe this particular holiday?

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The Veterans Freedom Flag Memorial, near Joint Systems Manufacturing Center, is a memorial dedicated in 2007, to everyone who has fought, died and sacrificed for the safety and freedom of our country. War memorials are important things because they honor the lives and sacrifices of those who have protected freedom for hundreds of years. They serve as sentimental representations and/or reminders for some. Pathways into the emotional and physical pain that so many deal with everyday. In short they are important things to have in our society.

When Veteran’s Day became an official holiday in the United States, Americans honored them by giving out discounts or free items for that day. Many restaurants such as Applebee’s and Olive Garden give discounts or free food to veterans as a thank you to them for their service. Some veterans wear their uniforms when going out on this day. Some places have parades for the veterans in honor of them. Memorial Day and Independence Day in some Americans eyes can be considered a time to honor veterans as well. On Independence Day most Americans wear red, white and blue and shoot off fireworks and play music not only to celebrate America’s birthday, but to honor all the men and women who died in battle as well as honor the ones that are alive.

vetrans day is about commemorating vetrans. when our school district holds an assembly in their honor, it lets them know that they are remebered and still thanked for their services. having all these students come together shows they are respected. when we listen to them speak we validate their experiences in war, and how they gave time of their lives.

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 bald eagle was chosen to represent America because it shows great strength, beauty, and long life. When you serve for our country, your character shows great strength as the bald eagle does. Which is why I chose to paint the eagle. We remember our heroes as courageous, dedicated, and remarkably strong. Our service members, arose and continue to arise to serve for our country that has given them, and us so much.

Veterans day is important to me because it is where we see Veterans down the street and shake their hand and say thank you we don't get that opportunity that we almost never get so when you get a chance shake their hand.The thing that you served the most is for are freedom and for what we can do that you make sure we can go to school each day, go to a job each day. We have Freedom of speech and goodwill is useful because it helps to give children around the earth to get clothes to people that need it to survive the winters they get to have toys to play.Freedom of Speech it gives us a say in what we believe like a town meeting where everyone gets a vote or say in government.

Why do we honor our veterans? Well because they serve and protect our country, they sign their life away, and they brave enough to take that risk. Those are just some of the very few reasons why we should. I think all us citizens should honor our veterans for what they do for our country.

the bald eagle is both the national bird and the national animal of the united states. It is known to be on prominent logos, seals, and other items relating to the U.S. Federal government. The eagle is considered a sacred bird to some North American cultures. Native Americans consider them messengers between gods and humans.

The United States is known as the “Land of the free and the home of the brave” The American eagle symbolizes the freedom, pride, and honor that bleeds into the colors of our flag. One of the basic foundations of our government and therefore of our country as a whole has been the freedom to be able to express and act upon our beliefs. This status quo of acceptance and the security that this country provides fills its citizens with pride and inspires them to strive towards a better tomorrow. We know we can do anything, protest if we are being treated unfairly, publicize our unique beliefs and even criticize the government if it’s not being efficient. This is a freedom not many in the world have. It is a characteristic of greatness and leadership

Think of an eagle...what comes to mind? A large powerful bird of prey, swooping down and snatching up its next victim? Or maybe you imagine a beautiful and noble bird with very likable qualities. Actually, eagles are all of that and more. In the United States, the Bald Eagle is a symbol of justice, strength, and fairness. The Bald Eagle is after all, our national symbol. However, to the rest of the world the eagle may bring to mind many different images. That is because there are many different types of eagles. In fact there are about 59 different species of eagles throughout the world, and they can be found on every continent except Antarctica.