Clinton in Lenawee County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Armistice (Veterans) Day
By TeamOHE, November 28, 2019
1. Armistice (Veterans) Day Marker
Armistice (Veterans) Day. . On the 11th hour of the 1lth day of the 11th month of 1918 an armistice between Germany and the Allied nations came into effect. On November 11th, 1919, Armistice Day was commemorated for the first time. Parades, public meetings and a brief suspension of business activities at 11 a.m. were planned.
In 1926, the United States Congress officially recognized the end of World War I and declared that the anniversary of the armistice should be commemorated with prayer and thanksgiving.
The Congress also requested that the president should "issue a proclamation calling upon the officials to display the flag of the United States on all government buildings on November 11th and invite the people of the U.S. to observe the day in schools and churches, or other suitable places, with appropriate ceremonies of friendly relations with all other people.
An Act was approved on May 13th, 1938, which made November 11th in each year a legal holiday, known as Armistice Day. This day was originally intended to honor veterans of World War I.
World War II required the largest mobilization of service men in the history of the United States, and other wars followed. In 1954, Congress was urged to change the word “Armistice” to "Veterans and November 11th became a day to honor all American veterans, where ever and whenever they had served.
Armistice Day should be "filled with solemn pride in the heroism of those who died in the country's service and with gratitude for the victory".
President Wilson
This flower garden is referred to as the 11/11/11 display. There are 11 geraniums planted in a circle and a statue of a soldier placed in the middle. It is intended to honor our veterans beginning with World War I and forward. . This historical marker was erected by Clinton Foundation. It is in Clinton in Lenawee County Michigan
On the 11th hour of the 1lth day of the 11th month of 1918 an armistice
between Germany and the Allied nations came into effect. On November
11th, 1919, Armistice Day was commemorated for the first time. Parades,
public meetings and a brief suspension of business activities at 11 a.m.
were planned.
In 1926, the United States Congress officially
recognized the end of World War I and declared
that the anniversary of the armistice should be
commemorated with prayer and thanksgiving.
The Congress also requested that the president
should "issue a proclamation calling upon the
officials to display the flag of the United States
on all government buildings on November 11th
and invite the people of the U.S. to observe the
day in schools and churches, or other suitable
places, with appropriate ceremonies of friendly
relations with all other people.
An Act was approved on May 13th, 1938, which
made November 11th in each year a legal
holiday, known as Armistice Day. This day was
originally intended to honor veterans of World
War I.
World War II required the largest mobilization of service men in the history of the
By TeamOHE, November 28, 2019
2. Armistice (Veterans) Day Marker
Armistice Day should
be "filled with solemn
pride in the heroism of
those who died in the
country's service and
with gratitude for the
victory".
President Wilson
This flower garden is referred to as
the 11/11/11 display. There are 11
geraniums planted in a circle and a
statue of a soldier placed in the
middle. It is intended to honor our
veterans beginning with World War I
and forward.
Erected by Clinton Foundation.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Military.
Location. 42° 4.337′ N, 83° 58.444′ W. Marker is in Clinton, Michigan, in Lenawee County. Marker is at the intersection of West Michigan Avenue (U.S. 12) and Burton Street, on the right when traveling west on West Michigan Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Clinton MI 49236, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. All Gave Some - Some Gave All (here, next to this marker); Veterans Memorial Bench (here, next to this marker); Lester D. Proctor Memorial Bench (here, next to this marker);
By TeamOHE, November 28, 2019
3. Armistice (Veterans) Day Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 28, 2021. It was originally submitted on January 26, 2021, by TeamOHE of Wauseon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 38 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 26, 2021, by TeamOHE of Wauseon, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
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