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Veteran's Corner Veteran's Day By Diane Calfee, Chapel Lakes Branch Did you know the birth of Veteran's Day was 50 years ago? It all started in a town in Kansas, called Emporia. It replaced Armistice Day to honor those who served after WWI. A man named Alvin King, who never served in the Armed Forces, is responsible for renaming Armistice Day. He was a small town businessman who had a deep interest in the men going into the Service. He fixed shoes free of charge for those lacking the money, including war orphans and widows. He assembled care packages for troops overseas, and served actively in the American War Dads. President Eisenhower signed a proclamation on October 8, 1954 to make Veteran's Day what it is today. Benefits, Benefits, Benefits Are you a veteran who needs information on VA benefits? Compensation, pension, and medical and other VA benefits? Come to the Benefits Presentation by Certified Veterans Service Officers, which is offered the first Tuesday of each month from 10 a.m. -- 11:30 a.m. the presentations are held at the South Regional Courthouse, room 175, 3550 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, FL. Call 954-831-0420 for more information. |
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