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VETERAN’S DAY PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, November 11, is the anniversary of the Armistice which was signed in the Forest of Compiegne by the Allies and the Germans in 1918, ending World War I, after four years of conflict; and WHEREAS, In November of 1919, President Woodrow Wilson issued his Armistice Day proclamation. The last paragraph set the tone for future observances: “To us in America, the reflections of Armistice Day will be filled with solemn pride in the heroism of those who died in the country's service and with gratitude for the victory, both because of the thing from which it has freed us and because of the opportunity it has given America to show her sympathy with peace and justice in the councils of the nation.”; and WHEREAS, The name was changed to Veterans' Day by Act of Congress on May 24, 1954. In October of that year, President Eisenhower called on all citizens to observe the day by remembering the sacrifices of all those who fought so gallantly, and through rededication to the task of promoting an enduring peace. The President referred to the change of name to Veterans' Day in honor of the servicemen of all America's wars; and WHEREAS, Our nation has a great debt of gratitude to all veterans, who have made great sacrifices, enduring long absences from loved ones, suffering injury and even death, to protect our homes and families; and WHEREAS, Veteran’s Day is an excellent opportunity to recognize and honor our veterans for their sacrifice. NOW, THEREFORE, I, Nancy Chaney, Mayor of the City of Moscow, do hereby proclaim November 11, 2006 as VETERAN’S DAY in the City of Moscow, and I urge all citizens to celebrate Veteran’s Day in honor of all veterans, and to take the time to reflect upon the sacrifices they have made for all of us. DATED this 6th day of November, 2006. Nancy Chaney, Mayor