Veterans Day, formerly known as Armistice Day, officially received its name in America in 1926 through a congressional resolution. In 1917, Pres. Woodrow Wilson proclaimed that the World War I would be the “War to End All Wars.” At 11:00 a.m. on November 11, 1918, World War I came to an end with the signing of the cease-fire agreement at Rethondes, France. One year later, November 11 was set aside as Armistice Day in the United States to remember the sacrifices made by men and women during the war. Veterans’ parades and political speeches throughout the country emphasized the peaceful nature of the day, echoing the theme of national unity against tyranny. Despite its origins in World War I, each generation of veterans has embraced Veterans Day as a moment for collective reflection. (from Budreau, L. M. (2006). Veterans Day. In P. Karsten, Encyclopedia of war and American society. Sage Publications. Credo Reference The Veterans History Project of the American Folklife Center collects, preserves, and makes accessible the personal accounts of American war veterans so that future generations may hear directly from veterans and better understand the realities of war. Check out the research guides on many topics including Navajo Code Talkers: A Guide to First-Person Narratives in the Veterans History Project Global War on Terror: A Guide to First-Person Narratives in the Veterans History Project Voices of War: Stories of Service from the Home Front and the Front Lines
PCC Veterans Services Portland Community College (PCC) has a variety of services geared toward helping Veterans succeed in their College experience. PCC Veterans Education Benefits Office PCC Veterans Resources Resources include information about educational benefits, veterans resource centers, counseling and health services, community and government resources, information for homeless veterans, information about the VA Work-Study Allowance program, and more. Scholarships Information for Reservists and Guard Members Library resources Veterans services research guide has a variety of resources in the PCC Library on topics related to veterans. This guide was created by a PCC Librarian. Veterans struggles: is government doing enough to help former warriors? Veterans Day Quiz Test your knowledge on what Veterans Day means and the history of how it came about by taking this short quiz. Recommended websites 541 VETS Black Veterans Project History of Veterans Day LGBTQ + Veterans NAMVETS of America Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs Oregon LGBTQ + Veterans Program Oregon Veteran Statistics Serving in Silence: LGBTQ + Veterans US Department of Veterans Affairs U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs – Center for Women Veterans Veterans Data Central Veterans of Foreign Wars