FredGrams: A History of Veterans Day

Go directly to the musical VETERANS DAY CARDS at FREDGRAMS.com.

On November 11, 1918, World War I came to an end with the signing of an armistice agreement in Versailles, France. For a time, Armistice Day was observed on November 11 to honor all veterans, living and dead, of the sadly misnamed War To End All Wars.

In 1938, Armistice Day was made a legal holiday; but by 1954, having been through World War II and the Korean War, November 11 became Veterans Day. The distinction between Veterans Day and Memorial Day is that Memorial Day honors those who have died in combat while Veterans Day is all-encompassing, all those who have served in our armed forces.

Although war is the most brutal and destructive endeavor known to mankind, we have the necessary Godsend of  civilization, culture, art, constructive activity of all kinds that go on, even as the battle rages. Blessedly, classic songs associated with American wars throughout our history proliferate, some comic, some tragic, all stirring reminders of both the bravery and horror of war. FREDGRAMS, vintage musical greeting cards, utilizes dozens of such musical classics of our song heritage, all appropriate for honoring and commemorating our Veterans.

Go directly to the musical VETERANS DAY CARDS at FREDGRAMS.com