CALIFORNIA BUSINESS MINUTE
Veterans Day
11-11-08
Hi, I am Tim Johnson and welcome to the California Business Minute.
The United States first began recognizing its veterans with the origination
of Armistice Day on November 11, 1918 in acknowledgement to commemorate
the end of World War I. In 1954, Armistice Day was turned into Veterans Day by
Congressional legislation signed by President Eisenhower honoring all who served
the nation in wars or conflicts.
Today, there are nearly 25 million veterans of which 9.5 are 65 years and older.
California is one of six states that have over a million or more veterans. Specifically,
California has the most with 2.3 million followed by Florida with 1.8 million, Texas with
1.7 million, New York with 1.2 million, Pennsylvania with 1.1 million and Ohio with 1.1 million.
Thank you, to all who have served this nation in the effort to preserve our freedoms.
I am Tim Johnson and this has been the California Business Minute.
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