“The first celebration using the term Veterans Day occurred in Birmingham, Alabama, in 1947. Raymond Weeks, a World War II veteran, organized “National Veterans Day,” which included a parade and other festivities, to honor all veterans. The event was held on November 11, then designated Armistice Day.”

(Quoted from “The Origins of Veterans Day” located at https://www.va.gov/opa/publications/celebrate/vetday.pdf  –  a PDF promulgated by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.)

Happy Birthday, Marines!

Note: The above recording of the Marines’ Hymn is one performed by a Marine Brass Ensemble (of the United States Marine Band) on Feb. 23, 2020 at the National Museum of the Marine Corps.