Today is...
Veterans Day!

This holiday recognizes and honors all of the military veterans who have served our country. Veterans Day is celebrated each year on November 11, the anniversary of the signing of the armistice that ended World War I. President Wilson proclaimed the first Armistice Day in 1919, and President Eisenhower changed the name to Veterans Day in 1954. Similar celebrations take place all across the world. 
There are over 20 million veterans living in the United States. Today, we honor all of those men and women for their patriotism, and their willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good of our country. Send a free eCard for Veterans Day to celebrate. 

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  Today is also National Sundae Day & Remembrance Day

November is Family Literacy Month & National Pet Adoption Month & National Pomegranate Month & Peanut Butter Lover's Month

This week is Pursuit of Happiness Week

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History for November 11th 1675 -  Gottfried Leibniz demonstrates integral calculus for the first time. 1918 - At the 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918, the Great War, WWI, ends. 1926 - U.S. Route 66 is established. 1938 - Kate Smith introduces the song "God Bless America," written by Irving Berlin   1992 - General Synod of Church of England votes to allow women to become priests. ______________________________________________________ “Knowing trees, I understand the meaning of patience. Knowing grass, I can appreciate persistence.” -- Hal Borland