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Here are 25 interesting facts about Veterans Day, its history and the current vet population.
In April 1961, Philippine President Carlos P. Garcia signed Republic Act No. 3022 into law, declaring April 9 of every year as "Bataan Day". [9] In June 1987, Executive Order No. 203 revised all national holidays in the Philippines, referring to the April 9 holiday as "Araw ng Kagitingan (Bataan and Corregidor Day)". [10]
One Nation in Prayer: National Day of Prayer Special Coverage (January 20, 2014) Out of the Box: A Concert of the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra for the 150th Birth Anniversary of Andres Bonifacio (December 1, 2013) Out of the Box: A Concert of the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra/FEU Bamboo Band for the Theme "Save the Tam" (January 26, 2014)
The Philippine Veterans Affairs Office (PVAO; Filipino: Tanggapan ng Ugnayang Pambeterano ng Pilipinas [3]) is the Philippine agency for Filipino war veterans. Under the Department of National Defense , [ 4 ] PVAO serves to fulfill a national commitment as embodied in Section 7, Article XVI of the 1987 Philippine Constitution :
The day was first recognized by Congress in 1926, and became an official holiday in 1938, when it was known as "Armistice Day" and was primarily meant to celebrate World War I veterans.
Reading and sharing inspirational Veterans Day quotes from important figures throughout history is one way to commemorate the day. Whether you have family members, friends, or neighbors who served ...
Veterans Day and National Military Family Appreciation Month National Military Appreciation Month , also known as Military Appreciation Month , is a month-long observance in the United States , dedicated to people who are currently serving in, and veterans of, the United States military .
A U.S. Census Bureau report showed that veterans and their families have consistently achieved higher standards of living than non-veterans over the past 40 years.