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Interactive Teaching Strategies
Topic of Faculty Workshops |
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HANCOCK - Donna Dahlgren, Ph.D., will
present two sessions of a faculty workshop
November 25, 2008, at Finlandia University. All
local teachers are invited to attend.
The one-hour workshops, at 10:00 a.m. and 1:00
p.m., will take place in the lower level of
Finlandia University's Old Main.
The interactive workshop highlights a variety of
instructional strategies and techniques, with
opportunities to participate in simulations of
the presented techniques.
Participants will experience and learn a minimum
of ten teaching strategies that can be easily
implemented in the classroom.
Topics include methods to infuse presentations
with interactive strategies that allow student
engagement in learning, including discussion of
their views and the views of their classmates,
methods to engage in problem solving, and
methods to integrate new knowledge through
application, synthesis and evaluation.
Donna Dahlgren is the author of College Success
Guide, published by Indiana University
Southeast, and multiple journal articles
documenting the effectiveness of active
learning. For 15 years she has been teaching at
Indiana University Southeast, a commuter college
of 6,600 students in New Albany, Indiana.
Currently she serves as the First Year Seminar
director and is an associate professor of
psychology.
Dahlgren earned a bachelor's degree at Northern
Michigan University and a Ph.D. in cognitive
psychology at Kent State University. Her
research focuses on understanding the cognitive
development of first-year college students.
For additional information about the seminar,
please contact Debbie Karstu, Finlandia
assistant professor of nursing, at 906-487-7354
or
debbie.karstu@finlandia.edu.
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Hunters
Are Bagging Their Bucks
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| Story and Photos by Linda Graham November
17, 2008 |
| On Monday morning, this reporter spotted a
successful hunter weighing in at M-64 Truck Stop
in Ontonagon. Tom Krajewski, of Davison,
Michigan shot this 6-point, 150 pound buck at
7:45 Sunday morning. |
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Also waiting to weigh in an 8 point buck was
Jeffrey Gillette of Warren, Michigan.
According to M-64 Truck Stop Manager, Kelly
Perttunen, 21 hunters have weighed in
since opening day of deer hunting, November 15.
Spotted on main street of Ontonagon was a nice
buck on a green jeep. Another
successful hunter. |
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Ontonagon
River to be Dredged
Earlier in Future |
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| Ontonagon - November 12, 2008 |
| The Ontonagon County Economic Development Board
held it's monthly meeting at the Candlelight
Resteraunt Wednesday evening. Due to the special
meeting of the Ontonagon County Board Meeting held
at the same time , meeting space at the county
courthouse became scarce. Very Scarce. |
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| Among the several topics discussed at the
meeting was the dredging of the Ontonagon River this
past year. To be specific the "very late dredging"
of the river. As a consequence of that late
dredging, coal was delivered late to the
Smurfit-Stone coal docks thus setting
back the manufacturers schedule. It was not clear
that whether or not the late shipments is the cause
of the six week layoffs at Smurfit-Stone scheduled
to begin within the next two weeks.
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School Districts and Townships
Get Unexpected Funding |
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| Bruce Mayle
and Maggi Brown go over numbers with board
members Pelkola and Parent. |
Ontonagon - November 13, 2008
The Ontonagon County Board held a special
meeting last night dealing with the $587,891 the
county will receive from the U.S. Government. The Secure Rural Schools Act, which was
passed in 2000, was again reauthorized this
year. Under the plan the State will receive
$587,891 this year from the federal government.
Each year the amount is reduced by 10% until the
end of the fourth year when the program ceases
and must again be reauthorized. |
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| above -(far
left) Lisa Klaus, US Forestry Public
Relations Officer answering many questions |
There were several if not many alternatives as
to how and to whom the money would be given. The
board as well as the school districts and
townships wanted the lion's share to go to the
school districts which are in dire need for
funds.
The county board postponed making a decision
last week as they felt they needed additional
information. Primarily they were concerned how
this additional money would impact their PILT
funds to be received from the government.
PILT funds are actually PILOT funds.... Payment
In Lieu Of Taxes. This year the County of
Ontonagon will be receiving 2.26 per acre as
compared to 1.29 previously. Interestingly
enough this will be the FIRST YEAR that the
county will receive 100% of what is due. In the
past the federal government has not fully funded
the program In other words they reneged on their
obligations.
Last night several people addressed the board or
asked questions of the board regarding the
distribution methods available to the board.
Lisa Klaus, US Forestry Public Relations Officer
was on hand to answer the many questions that
were asked. Lisa works out of the Ottawa
National Forest office in Ironwood.
Lee Lindberg, Superintendent and Principal of
Ewen-Trout Creek School District appealed to the
board to do the best they could for the two
remaining school districts in Ontonagon County.
His Sentiments were repeated by Maggi Brown
School Secretary who brought along data
supporting her views. Maggi is a great person
who is always working to make the world a better
place.
Mr. Bruce Mayle, GOISD Superintendent also spoke
to the board and addressed the urgent need for cash
for the county school districts. The additional
funds the county is to receive will go a long way
to help the schools.
Since most of the U.S. Forestry lands are south
of US 2, Ewen will be the biggest beneficiary of
the additional fund.
The board once satisfied that the PILT funds
were not in jeopardy proceeded to vote on the
distribution. Board member Dale Parent made a
motion to distribute 85% of the funds to the
Schools and 15% of the funds to Title II
projects. The motion was seconded by Skip
Schultz. The board then voted unanimously to
pass the motion.
Under what is called the "State Payment" method
the schools and townships will receive the
highest payment possible. |
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A Grand
Night For Singing |
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| The fall concert of the Ontonagon County Gospel Choir
directed by James Jessup, was without
a doubt a resounding success. The Choir performed 15
songs, including many wonderful solos. A real treat
at this concert came from a solo by Paige Blake and
a five song performance by the Youth Group "Face It
Youth Band" |
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| above - young soloist Paige Blake below -
"Face It Youth Band" |
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above Robbie Burroughs (Bass Guitar)
and Daniel Shoberline
View more photos and video |
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Ewen -
Trout Creek Gains on Deficit |
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The regularly scheduled meeting of the Ewen-Trout
Creek School board was held on October 29, 2008. At
the meeting it was learned that the District is
seeing an improvement with respect to the district's
deficit. The changes implemented so far this year
will result in the district ending with a surplus
for the current school year somewhere between
122,500 and 152,334. The difference being the amount
raised for athletics.
So far the new school buses ordered for this year
have not been received. It is believed that these
new buses will significantly reduce the
transportation costs for the district.
District Superintendent Lindberg has prepared a
payment plan for reducing the District's debt to
MESSA the MEA Self Insurance Fund.
The board considered adopting a NCRS Resolution
which would change procedures for administrating the
employees 403(b) plan. The board approved joining
the consortium subject to a maximum fee of $500.
There were no bidders for snow plowing the school
property. It was decided to re-advertise for the
snow plowing services.
The Gardener Rd. property was sold however, the
D.N.R. insisted on one half of the proceeds,
therefore the district received less on the sale
than had been expected.
Diane Becker discussed a problem with her son's
tardiness and subsequent late notice to her.
She felt that she was being notified too late to do
anything to reverse her son's attendance problems.
Evidently, there was a conflict between the
classroom teacher's criteria and actions with that
of the school district's criteria and procedures.
Mr. Lindberg advise the student's mother that when
there is a conflict between school's rules and a
teacher's rule the school criteria prevails.
Pat Kitzaman discussed HR 1424 signed
into effect on October 3, 2008 which sets new
criteria on how proceeds of cutting U.S. forestry
lands will be distributed to the state. Which then
is redistributed to the state's counties. At that
point, the county redistributes the funds to the
townships and school districts.
Mr. Kizman told the board that the county board
members that they (the county board members) don't
want you to ask questions of those making a
presentation. None the less, Pat and one other
person prevailed and a decision on how the funds
would be distributed was postponed until the next
evening, allowing time for the school districts to
be properly represented. A great deal of money is at
stake. The county will receive $587,891 this year,
an increase of $325,463 over 2007. While the
Townships and schools can make a case for more
funding, the final decision on distribution is up to
the county. (Ed Note. The county did not make a
decision on October 30th and will again take up the
issue at special board meeting on November 14th.)
The School Board approved moving their regular
November meeting up to Monday, November 24th. It
also moved its December meeting to December 29th. |
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| above Ironwood Economic Scoreboard after Zoning
Board Decision |
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| photo above -same faces different table. Same
controlling clique at every board |
| Ironwood - November 7, 2008 Wednesday evening
there was a meeting of the Ironwood Zoning and
Planning Board. The main object of the meeting was
to vote on rezoning a parcel of land from open (no
zoning) to Industrial. Local businessman Jerry
Pisani has pursued 4 acres of land on the corner of
Ayer and Bonnie where he wanted to build some
storage buildings. Almost 2 years ago Mr. Pasani
approached then Economic Development Director Pat
Merrill buying some surplus land to build storage
buildings. Mr. Merrill led Pasani to the parcel of
land that was part of the land in question at
Wednesday evening's meeting. |
| Unlike the Hovey speculators from down state,
local businessman Pisani played by the rules and
went through all the hoops and red tape required to
buy the land. Month after month, Mr. Pisani came
before the city council or the zoning board, only to
be stonewalled.
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UPPCO Making
Progress
on AuTrain Dam Studies |
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HOUGHTON, MI - Upper Peninsula Power Company (UPPCO)
is making progress on determining options for its
AuTrain hydroelectric facility. However, the studies
and analyses have not progressed to a point where
any conclusions can be made. As a result, UPPCO
cannot convene an informative second public meeting
at this time.
UPPCO held an initial public meeting in September to
discuss the costly upgrades needed to meet Probable
Maximum Flood (PMF) requirements and to ask for
public input. Notes from the September public
meeting are on UPPCO’s Web site: www.uppco.com -
Alternate Options for AuTrain Dam.
“We intended to hold a second public meeting in
October to present our findings, but because of new
information and ideas provided by the public, we
have more to consider,” said Keith Moyle, UPPCO Vice
President and General Manager. “We are committed to
coming back to AuTrain to share our analyses of the
various options before any decision is made.”
UPPCO officials say that all options are still on
the table, including transferring ownership to an
entity that will continue to operate it;
decommissioning the powerhouse and selling the dam
and adjacent lands; and returning, at least in part,
the reservoir to the original lake and river bed.
“We’re taking the time needed to work through the
current options while keeping our minds open to new
ideas,” said Moyle. “This decision is too important
for the community and for our company to rush to a
conclusion.”
For More Information, Contact:
* Janet Wolfe
906-483-4528
* Media Hotline
800-977-2250
* UPPCO Customer Service
800-562-7680 |
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| It's
That Time of Year Again |
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| Ironwood- November 8th, 2008 Story
submitted by Ken Jacobson, Chief, IVFD
Survey Finds Concerns About Economy May Increase
Incidence of Home Fires Fire Prevention Week Survey
shows nearly half of Americans planning to use
alternative heating sources this winter
The American Red Cross and the National Fire
Protection Association (NFPA) released results of a
survey, October 2, 2008, showing the majority (79
percent) of Americans are concerned about the rising
cost of heating their homes, and many will use an
alternative heating source to reduce their bills
this winter. The survey identified additional
behaviors related to appliance maintenance and
cooking that could also present home fire hazards
this winter.
"As we head into, what by all accounts is likely to
be a very costly heating season, these survey
results and Fire Prevention Week provide a critical
opportunity for us to remind people about the things
they can do to prevent home fires and keep their
families safe and warm this winter," said NFPA
President James. M. Shannon. "If people use
alternative heat sources to reduce energy costs, it
is critical they use devices that are new or in good
working order, and they turn off units when they go
to bed or leave the room."
"We hope this survey will encourage more people to
take the simple steps necessary to protect their
families and homes from fire," said Gail J.
McGovern, president and CEO of the American Red
Cross. "Of the more than 74,000 disasters the
American Red Cross responds to each year,
approximately 93 percent are fire-related, but
unlike natural disasters, most home fires can be
prevented."
Heating and Cooking Fire
According to NFPA reports, cooking and heating are
the leading causes of home fires. The survey
revealed the majority of Americans are concerned
about the rising cost of heating their homes (79
percent), and that 48 percent of households will use
an alternative heating source to reduce their bills
this winter. Alternative heating sources include
portable space heaters, stoves, ovens and
fireplaces. A third (36 percent) of people with
fireplaces reported they never cleaned or inspected
their chimneys. The survey also found 23 percent of
respondents did not consider it essential to make
sure someone is home when food is cooking on the
stove.
Young Adults At Risk
Young adults, ages 18-24, were more likely than
other respondents to state they will use the oven to
keep the kitchen warm this winter (17 percent versus
7 percent for all households). Young adults were
also less likely to take precautionary steps such as
removing the lint from the dryer filter after every
load (one in three do not remove the lint after
every load).
Smoke Alarms and Fire Escape Plans
Respondents also revealed another unsafe behavior,
which is disabling (37 percent) smoke alarms when
they go off in a non-testing situation. More than
half (53 percent) of the households surveyed have
not taken any of three common actions in most home
fire escape plans, which includes discussing with
family members how to get out of the home, deciding
on an outdoor meeting place and practicing the plan.
"On any given night in America, the Red Cross is out
responding to hundreds of home fires, providing
comfort, shelter and aid to help families pick up
the pieces," said Red Cross President McGovern.
"That’s why the Red Cross is working during Fire
Prevention Week, and each and every day, to help
people prevent fires and stay safe in the event of a
home fire."
NFPA and the American Red Cross offer these and
other safety tips:
• Stay in the kitchen when you are frying, grilling
or broiling food. If you must leave, even for a
short time, turn off the stove.
• Give space heaters space by keeping them at least
3 feet from anything that can burn. Turn off heaters
when you leave the room or go to sleep.
• Install smoke alarms on every level of your home,
inside bedrooms and outside sleeping areas.
Copyright NFPA Web site, © 2008 NFPA , reproduced
with permission.
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Happy 233rd
Birthday! |
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November 10th marks the
233rd Birthday of the United States Marine Corps |
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Honoring Our
Veterans |
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is a year long
event at IronwoodInfo |
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Veterans Day-2008 |
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| Under the direction of
Band conductor/Commander Chief Warrant Officer Jon
Montgomery band plays a Medley of Military Service Songs.
Members of the audience stood as the song representing their
branch of services was played. Drum Major Sgt J. Denslow saluted those audience members stood up. |
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before the arrival of the large audience which would
fill the Ontonagon Theatre. |
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| Picture: Vets
repair Ontonagon Veterans Memorial(L-R) Monument
Restoration Committee
Members: Kneeling, George Pestka, Dave Gregory, Standing:
Kenny Roehm, John Cherro,
Dick Erickson, Jackie Erickson, Jim Holmes, Post Commander
Missing: Peggy Emblad, Brian Amos |
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| photo above: Ontonagon Vets prepare for Memorial
Day festivities in downtown Ontonagon below:
Mass City Vets. March through Irish Hollow to lay
wreath on grave site |
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The ceremony at the county Memorial was followed by a
small parade that was big in heart The Ladies Auxiliary of
the Post 92 joined the men in the parade.
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| above - Students from Hurley School finish
planting flowers at Montreal War Memorial |
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| Viet Nam Veterans honored when "Moving Wall" is
exhibited in Bessemer. |
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| above and below at Bessemer Ceremony honoring
Viet Nam Veterans what we described as the largest
color guard west of Manhattan. |
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| Veterans carry the colors leading off the
Bruce- Crossing 4th of July parade |
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| Bruce crossing Veterans 4th of July 2008 |
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above members of the VFW and American Legion at
Greenland's Birthday Bash
July 4th 2008 |
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| above - members of the White Pine Ameican Legion
Post 462 |
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White PIne
Parade Grand Marshall Mitch Potvin |
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| above White PIne American Legion Post 462 |
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| above the Native American Color Guard at
Baraga leads off the "Grand Entry" Following the veterans are other important guests of the Pow Wow including tribal chiefs, Princesses, elders, and Pow
Wow organizers. Once everyone is in the arena,
the song ends and a song is sung to honor the flag and the
veterans. |
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above) Friends, Gus Limbo (Spirit Bear) Veteran,
Carol (Morning Star) and Mike
Gus wears a sash adorned with medals
and badges. One side of the sash has medals and badges given
to Gus by fellow veterans for carrying the POW flag to the U.P.
all the way from Ohio. |
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| above and below veterans from the
tribe make up the color guard at Watersmeet. |
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| above - Ontonagon Vets march in Labor Day Parade
, just a few hours after the devastating
downtown fire destroyed seven buildings. |
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| above - Ontonagon Parade - Keweenaw
Detachment #1016 of the Marine Corps League. |
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A Proclamation
by the President of the United States of America |
Veterans Day, 2008
On Veterans Day, we pay tribute to the service
and sacrifice of the men and women who in
defense of our freedom have bravely worn the
uniform of the United States.
From the fields and forests of war-torn Europe
to the jungles of Southeast Asia, from the
deserts of Iraq to the mountains of Afghanistan,
brave patriots have protected our Nation's
ideals, rescued millions from tyranny, and
helped spread freedom around the globe.
America's veterans answered the call when asked
to protect our Nation from some of the most
brutal and ruthless tyrants, terrorists, and
militaries the world has ever known. They stood
tall in the face of grave danger and enabled our
Nation to become the greatest force for freedom
in human history. Members of the Army, Navy, Air
Force, Marines, and Coast Guard have answered a
high calling to serve and have helped secure
America at every turn.
Our country is forever indebted to our veterans
for their quiet courage and exemplary service.
We also remember and honor those who laid down
their lives in freedom's defense. These brave
men and women made the ultimate sacrifice for
our benefit. On Veterans Day, we remember these
heroes for their valor, their loyalty, and their
dedication. Their selfless sacrifices continue
to inspire us today as we work to advance peace
and extend freedom around the world.
With respect for and in recognition of the
contributions our service members 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 be set aside
as a legal public holiday to honor America's
veterans.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of
the United States of America, do hereby proclaim
November 11, 2008, as Veterans Day and urge all
Americans to observe November 9 through November
15, 2008, as National Veterans Awareness Week. I
encourage all Americans to recognize the bravery
and sacrifice of our veterans through ceremonies
and prayers. I call upon Federal, State, and
local officials to display the flag of the
United States and to support and participate in
patriotic activities in their communities. I
invite civic and fraternal organizations, places
of worship, schools, businesses, unions, and the
media to support this national observance with
commemorative expressions and programs.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand
this thirty-first day of October, in the year of
our Lord two thousand eight, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the
two hundred and thirty-third.
GEORGE W. BUSH
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| Soldiers of the 353rd Infantry near a church
at Stenay, Meuse in France, wait for the end of
hostilities. This photo was taken at 10:58 a.m.,
on Nov. 11, 1918, two minutes before the
armistice ending World War I went into effect.
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History of Veterans Day |
President Eisenhower signing HR7786, changing
Armistice Day to Veterans Day. Standing (l. to
r.) are: Alvin J. King, Wayne Richards, Arthur
J. Connell, John T. Nation, Edward Rees, Richard
L. Trombla, Howard W. Watts. President
Eisenhower signing HR7786, changing Armistice
Day to Veterans Day. Standing (l. to r.) are:
Alvin J. King, Wayne Richards, Arthur J.
Connell, John T. Nation, Edward Rees, Richard L.
Trombla, Howard W. Watts.
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World War I – known at the time
as “The Great War” - officially ended when the
Treaty of Versailles was signed on June 28,
1919, in the Palace of Versailles outside the
town of Versailles, France. However, fighting
ceased seven months earlier when an armistice,
or temporary cessation of hostilities, between
the Allied nations and Germany went into effect
on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the
eleventh month. For that reason, November 11,
1918, is generally regarded as the end of “the
war to end all wars.”
In November 1919, President Wilson proclaimed
November 11 as the first commemoration of
Armistice Day with the following words: "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, both because of the
thing from which it has freed us and because of
the opportunity it has given America to show her
sympathy with peace and justice in the councils
of the nations…"
The original concept for the celebration was for
a day observed with parades and public meetings
and a brief suspension of business beginning at
11 a.m.
The United States Congress officially recognized
the end of World War I when it passed a
concurrent resolution on June 4, 1926, with
these words:
Whereas the 11th of November 1918, marked the
cessation of the most destructive, sanguinary,
and far reaching war in human annals and the
resumption by the people of the United States of
peaceful relations with other nations, which we
hope may never again be severed, and
Whereas it is fitting that the recurring
anniversary of this date should be commemorated
with thanksgiving and prayer and exercises
designed to perpetuate peace through good will
and mutual understanding between nations; and
Whereas the legislatures of twenty-seven of our
States have already declared November 11 to be a
legal holiday: Therefore be it Resolved by the
Senate (the House of Representatives
concurring), that the President of the United
States is requested to issue a proclamation
calling upon the officials to display the flag
of the United States on all Government buildings
on November 11 and inviting the people of the
United States to observe the day in schools and
churches, or other suitable places, with
appropriate ceremonies of friendly relations
with all other peoples.
An Act (52 Stat. 351; 5 U. S. Code, Sec. 87a)
approved May 13, 1938, made the 11th of November
in each year a legal holiday - - a day to be
dedicated to the cause of world peace and to be
thereafter celebrated and known as "Armistice
Day." Armistice Day was primarily a day set
aside to honor veterans of World War I, but in
1954, after World War II had required the
greatest mobilization of soldiers, sailors,
Marines and airmen in the Nation’s history;
after American forces had fought aggression in
Korea, the 83rd Congress, at the urging of the
veterans service organizations, amended the Act
of 1938 by striking out the word "Armistice" and
inserting in its place the word "Veterans." With
the approval of this legislation (Public Law
380) on June 1, 1954, November 11th became a day
to honor American veterans of all wars.
Later that same year, on October 8th, President
Dwight D. Eisenhower issued the first "Veterans
Day Proclamation" which stated: "In order to
insure proper and widespread observance of this
anniversary, all veterans, all veterans'
organizations, and the entire citizenry will
wish to join hands in the common purpose. Toward
this end, I am designating the Administrator of
Veterans' Affairs as Chairman of a Veterans Day
National Committee, which shall include such
other persons as the Chairman may select, and
which will coordinate at the national level
necessary planning for the observance. I am also
requesting the heads of all departments and
agencies of the Executive branch of the
Government to assist the National Committee in
every way possible."
On that same day, the President sent a letter to
the Honorable Harvey V. Higley, Administrator of
Veterans' Affairs (VA), designating him as
Chairman of the Veterans Day National Committee.
In 1958, the White House advised VA's General
Counsel that the 1954 designation of the VA
Administrator as Chairman of the Veterans Day
National Committee applied to all subsequent VA
Administrators. Since March 1989 when VA was
elevated to a cabinet level department, the
Secretary of Veterans Affairs has served as the
committee's chairman.
The Uniforms Holiday Bill (Public Law 90-363 (82
Stat. 250)) was signed on June 28, 1968, and was
intended to insure three-day weekends for
Federal employees by celebrating four national
holidays on Mondays: Washington's Birthday,
Memorial Day, Veterans Day, and Columbus Day. It
was thought that these extended weekends would
encourage travel, recreational and cultural
activities and stimulate greater industrial and
commercial production. Many states did not agree
with this decision and continued to celebrate
the holidays on their original dates.
The first Veterans Day under the new law was
observed with much confusion on October 25,
1971. It was quite apparent that the
commemoration of this day was a matter of
historic and patriotic significance to a great
number of our citizens, and so on September
20th, 1975, President Gerald R. Ford signed
Public Law 94-97 (89 Stat. 479), which returned
the annual observance of Veterans Day to its
original date of November 11, beginning in 1978.
This action supported the desires of the
overwhelming majority of state legislatures, all
major veterans service organizations and the
American people.
Veterans Day continues to be observed on
November 11, regardless of what day of the week
on which it falls. The restoration of the
observance of Veterans Day to November 11 not
only preserves the historical significance of
the date, but helps focus attention on the
important purpose of Veterans Day: A celebration
to honor America's veterans for their
patriotism, love of country, and willingness to
serve and sacrifice for the common good.
President Eisenhower’s letter to Harvey V.
Higley, Administrator of Veterans' Affairs,
designating him Chairman, Veterans Day National
Committee
THE WHITE HOUSE OFFICE
October 8, 1954
Dear Mr. Higley:
I have today signed a proclamation calling upon
all of our citizens to observe Thursday,
November 11, 1954 as Veterans Day. It is my
earnest hope that all veterans, their
organizations, and the entire citizenry will
join hands to insure proper and widespread
observance of this day. With the thought that it
will be most helpful to coordinate the planning,
I am suggesting the formation of a Veterans Day
National Committee. In view of your great
personal interest as well as your official
responsibilities, I have designated you to serve
as Chairman. You may include in the Committee
membership such other persons as you desire to
select and I am requesting the heads of all
departments and agencies of the Executive branch
to assist the Committee in its work in every way
possible.
I have every confidence that our Nation will
respond wholeheartedly in the appropriate
observance of Veterans Day, 1954.
Sincerely,
DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER
Click here to go to the Veterans Day home page
Veterans Day, 1954
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
A PROCLAMATION
3071
Whereas it has long been our customs to
commemorate November 11, the anniversary of the
ending of World War I, by paying tribute to the
heroes of that tragic struggle and by
rededicating ourselves to the cause of peace;
and
Whereas in the intervening years the United
States has been involved in two other great
military conflicts, which have added millions of
veterans living and dead to the honor rolls of
this Nation; and
Whereas the Congress passed a concurrent
resolution on June 4, 1926 (44 Stat. 1982),
calling for the observance of November 11 with
appropriate ceremonies, and later provided in an
act approved May 13, 1938 (52 Stat. 351), that
the eleventh of November should be a legal
holiday and should be known as Armistice Day;
and
Whereas, in order to expand the significance of
that commemoration and in order that a grateful
Nation might pay appropriate homage to the
veterans of all its wars who have contributed so
much to the preservation of this Nation, the
Congress, by an act approved June 1, 1954 (68
Stat. 168), changed the name of the holiday to
Veterans Day:
Now, Therefore, I, Dwight D. Eisenhower,
President of the United States of America, do
hereby call upon all of our citizens to observe
Thursday, November 11, 1954, as Veterans Day. On
that day let us solemnly remember the sacrifices
of all those who fought so valiantly, on the
seas, in the air, and on foreign shores, to
preserve our heritage of freedom, and let us
reconsecrate ourselves to the task of promoting
an enduring peace so that their efforts shall
not have been in vain.
I also direct the appropriate officials of the
Government to arrange for the display of the
flag of the United States on all public
buildings on Veterans Day.
In order to insure proper and widespread
observance of this anniversary, all veterans,
all veterans' organizations, and the entire
citizenry will wish to join hands in the common
purpose.
Toward this end, I am designating the
Administrator of Veterans' Affairs as Chairman
of a Veterans Day National Committee, which
shall include such other persons as the Chairman
may select, and which will coordinate at the
national level necessary planning for the
observance. I am also requesting the heads of
all departments and agencies of the Executive
branch of the Government to assist the National
Committee in every way possible.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand
and cause the Seal of the United States of
America to be affixed.
Done at the City of Washington this eighth day
of October in the Year of our Lord nineteen
hundred and fifty-four, and of the Independence
of the United States of America the one hundred
and seventy-ninth.
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