A Bounty of November Vocabulary: Vocabulary for Veterans Day, November 11

Veterans Day is observed on November 11th in the United States as a day to honor all military personnel, whether they served in times of war or peace. The official holiday began in 1919 as Armistice Day, a year after the date that marked the end of World War I. In 1954 President Eisenhower signed a law that changed the name of this national holiday to Veterans Day.
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  1. armistice
    a state of peace agreed to between opponents
    Armistice Day falls each year on 11 November to mark the day in 1918 when the fighting in World War One was stopped.
    – BBC
  2. courage
    a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain
    Jimmy could hear his grandpa talking in his head, that day on the Little Bighorn battlefield: You can have courage and face the tough things that happen to you. In the Footsteps of Crazy Horse
  3. defend
    protect against a challenge or attack
    Late in 1943, an unusual section of the French Air Force, later known as the Normandie-Niemen Regiment, had joined the Soviet troops to defend them in the air. A Thousand Sisters
  4. duty
    work you are obliged to perform
    He was a hero now, the biggest hero the Air Force had, Yossarian felt, for he had flown more combat tours of duty than any other hero the Air Force had. Catch-22
  5. enlist
    join the military
    “I enlisted. In the Marines. I leave for boot camp next week. Camp Pendleton, near San Diego.” It All Comes Down to This
  6. freedom
    the power to act, speak, or think without being controlled
    And they’d cheer the brave leaders whose words had sparked this fight for freedom. I Survived the American Revolution, 1776
  7. gratitude
    a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation
    "To us in America, the reflections of Armistice Day will be filled with solemn pride in the heroism of those who died in the country’s service and with gratitude for the victory," Wilson declared.
    – USA Today
  8. heroism
    exceptional courage when facing danger
    That’s something we should never forget; while others display their heroism in battle or against the Germans, our helpers prove theirs every day by their good spirits and affection. The Diary of a Young Girl
  9. honor
    show respect towards
    The generals and their families were to be honored at the celebration. Sterling Biographies®: Cleopatra: Egypt's Last and Greatest Queen
  10. military
    the armed forces of a nation
    As we watched the men ride around the arena, Frankie explained that Cossacks formed the military might of the Russian Empire, where they were required to serve for twenty years. The City Beautiful
  11. sacrifice
    a loss entailed by giving up something
    “War is coming. It means sacrifices for everybody. I have to serve—it’s my duty. And you have to go away.” Pax
  12. troop
    a group of soldiers
    The night before the battle, the Americans had been warned that thousands of British troops were on their way. I Survived the American Revolution, 1776
  13. valor
    courage when facing danger
    These patriots represent the best of us. On Veterans Day, we honor their service, dedication, and valor and are forever grateful for their sacrifice.
    – The White House
  14. veteran
    a person who has served in the armed forces
    With the Union cavalry are Baker’s cousin, Lieutenant Luther Baker, as well as Colonel Everton Conger, a twenty-nine-year-old, highly regarded veteran of the Civil War. Lincoln's Last Days: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever
  15. remembrance
    the ability to recall past occurrences
    This year, Shay handed over the remembrance task to another Native American, from the Crow tribe, Julia Kelly, a Gulf War veteran, who performed the sage ritual. The Washington Times
Created on Thu Nov 09 11:48:28 EST 2017 (updated Tue Oct 10 16:14:49 EDT 2023)

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