Rep. Smith: Reflecting on Veterans Day
November 15, 2019
November 15, 2019
WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- Rep. Adrian Smith, R-Nebraska, issued the following column:
Every November 11th we celebrate the men and women who defend our freedom - past and present. While November 11 was originally known as Armistice Day, marking the end of World War I, we now commemorate all United States veterans on this day.
This year I had the opportunity to attend two Veterans Day celebrations; one at Gering Junior High School, and at our local American Legion Post #36. . . .
Every November 11th we celebrate the men and women who defend our freedom - past and present. While November 11 was originally known as Armistice Day, marking the end of World War I, we now commemorate all United States veterans on this day.
This year I had the opportunity to attend two Veterans Day celebrations; one at Gering Junior High School, and at our local American Legion Post #36. . . .