Nov. 11: Thank you, Veterans!
Veterans Day 2020
Click to visit https://www.va.gov/opa/vetsday/vetdayhistory.asp for more information
Dinwiddie County Public Schools would like to thank all veterans and those who are currently serving in the military. Many of our schools have Veterans Day activities planned. Please check with your child’s school for more information.
Some history on Veterans Day…
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…”
Armistice Day is now known as Veterans Day. To read more information about its history, visit The History of Veterans Day (va.gov)