Country pauses to remember veterans

On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, the nation pauses to remember the men and women who have served their country.

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Originally called Armistice Day, the day originally marked the end of World War I and the moment the armistice went into effect, according to National Geographic.

The day changed from remembering those who fought in World War I to all members of the military in 1953 in Emporia, Kansas. The next year the name change went into effect across the country after it got Congressional approval.

This year a procession marched through Arlington National Cemetery to honor those who have fought in our nation’s wars to mark the centennial of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

The solemn occasion started earlier this week with the general public being able to lay a flower at the tomb, an honor usually given to dignitaries and presidents that hasn’t been permitted in 96 years, CNN reported.

On Thursday morning, President Joe Biden also took a moment to remember those who have given the ultimate sacrifice as he placed a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Thursday morning, WJLA reported.

“To be a veteran, you have endured and survived challenges most Americans will never know,” Biden said.

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