With respect for and in recognition of the contributions our servicemen and women have made to the cause of peace and freedom around the world.
Text from the Veteran's Day Proclamation 2009
http://www1.va.gov/opa/vetsday/docs/proclamation_2009.pdf
Video made from the slides I created: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0MQ1gD21U00
3. american flag mask overlay with soldiers by technovore via flickr
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with those who wear the uniform of the
4. From the
Minutemen at Buttrick Hill by TalkingTree via flickr
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who stood watch over Lexington and Concord
6. American veterans deserve our deepest
Military Appreciation Day by sarowen via flickr
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and
7. Class of 2007, USAF Academy Graduation Hat Hurray Toss, Thunderbird Fly Over by Beverlykahuna via flickr
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Our Nation's servicemen and women are our
and
8. and
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enlisting in times of
9. Pulitzer, please. by Austin King via flickr
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,
under the most difficult circumstances,
serving with
10. Memorial Day Grandpa's Grave by clappstar via flickr
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and making
that many of us cannot begin to imagine
11. contributions of our country's veterans
U.S. Forces Korea honors veterans by usag.yongsan via flickr
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Today, we
upon the invaluable
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and reaffirm our
with the essential support
they were promised and have earned.
to provide them and their families
13. for our veterans is more than
a way of thanking them for their service
vet pushed up jetway by Arlington Karl via flickr
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14. to our fellow citizens
a rose on the wall by ehpien via flickr
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It is an
who have risked their lives to defend our freedom.
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This selflessness binds our fates with theirs,
and recognizing those who were willing to give
their last full measure of devotion for us is a
for every American.
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We also pay tribute to all who
have worn the uniform and
their country as civilians
17. IMCOM-Korea leaders take role on fire safety by US Army Korea - IMCOM via flickr
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Many veterans act as coaches, teachers,
and mentors in their communities,
their time and expertise.
18. Army Birthday Celebration 2008 by by US Army Korea - IMCOM via flickr
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and
help counsel our troops
returning from the theater of war.
They visit schools to tell our Nation's students
of their
19. These men and women possess an
GradDayTakingTheOath via flickr
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this is a place where anything is possible.
no matter where you come from,
what you look like,
or who your parents are,
belief in the idea of America:
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of liberty,
self-determination,
and equal opportunity.
Our veterans continue to stand up for those
timeless
21. Color Guard by Envios via flickr
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and we rededicate ourselves to the next
generation of veterans by supporting our
Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines, and
Coast Guardsmen as they return home from duty.
On Veterans Day,
we
the heroes we have lost,
22. our solemn
OPLOVE Campos Family by cpmanda via flickr
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Our grateful Nation must keep
to brave men and women and their families,
23. They have given their
Stars, Stripes, and Sailors by by Kevin H. via flickr
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and we must keep our covenant with them.
to the American people,
and we must keep our covenant with them.
24. Remember Our Veterans by jasoneppink via flickr
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With respect for and in recognition of
the contributions our servicemen and women
have made to the cause of
peace and freedom around the world,
the Congress has provided
(5 U.S.C. 6103(a)) that November 11
of each year shall beset aside
as a legal public holiday
25. From the Veteran’s Day Proclamation
http://www1.va.gov/opa/vetsday/docs/proclamation_2009.pdf