In 1954, after World War II had required the greatest mobilization of soldiers, sailors, Marines and airmen in the Nation’s history; after American forces had fought aggression in Korea, the 83rd Congress, at the urging of the Veterans service organizations, amended the Act of 1938 by striking out the word “Armistice” and inserting in its place the word “Veterans.” With the approval of this legislation (Public Law 380) on June 1, 1954, November 11th became a day to honor American Veterans of all wars.
A Day.
Freedom is not Free. America is the Land of The Free, Because of The Brave. And it is The Freedom from Oppression to allow The Pursuit of Happiness, because a few Brave Souls Swore an Oath, and willingly and courageously, with much sacrifice, helped Freedom Ring in many places. And the Families of Veterans share that Sacrifice, and deserve recognition.
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(a) Enlistment Oath.— Each person enlisting in an armed force shall take the following oath:
“I, __________, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; and that I will obey the orders of the President of the United States and the orders of the officers appointed over me, according to regulations and the Uniform Code of Military Justice. So help me God.”
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