-Caveat Lector- [Unable to display image] We encourage all United States citizens to set aside time for remembrance of something more important than election gridlock -- our American veterans. In the absence of their sacrifice, the freedom to engage in the current debate about our nation's future would not exist. Today is Veterans Day. On November 11th, 1921, an unknown World War I American soldier was buried in Arlington National Cemetery, in recognition of WWI veterans and in conjunction with the timing of cessation of hostilities at 11 a.m., November 11, 1918 (the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month). The day became known as "Armistice Day." In 1954, Congress, wanting to recognize the sacrifice of veterans since WWI, proposed to change Armistice Day to Veterans Day in their honor. President Dwight D. Eisenhower, former Supreme Commander in W.W.II, signed the legislation. To honor those veterans who sacrificed all, an Army honor guard from the 3d U.S. Infantry (The Old Guard), keeps vigil day and night at Arlington. At 11 a.m. today, a combined color guard representing all military service branches will execute "Present Arms" at the tomb for the laying of a wreath by the president. This will be followed by "Taps." In conjunction with that ceremony is the long-awaited groundbreaking for the World War II memorial on the Washington Mall. Of note, it took three times longer for Congress to finally approve the new Memorial than it did to win WWII. Raise a flag in memorial today for all those who fought to keep our country free. They should never be forgotten. "Day is done, Gone the sun From the Lakes >From the hills From the sky. All is well, safely rest. God is nigh. Fading light Dims the sight And a star Gems the sky, Gleaming bright. >From afar, Drawing nigh, Falls the night. Thanks and praise For our days Neath the sun, Neath the stars, Neath the sky. As we go, This we know... God is nigh." [Unable to display image] <A HREF="http://www.ctrl.org/">www.ctrl.org</A> DECLARATION & DISCLAIMER ========== CTRL is a discussion & informational exchange list. Proselytizing propagandic screeds are unwelcomed. Substance�not soap-boxing�please! These are sordid matters and 'conspiracy theory'�with its many half-truths, mis- directions and outright frauds�is used politically by different groups with major and minor effects spread throughout the spectrum of time and thought. That being said, CTRLgives no endorsement to the validity of posts, and always suggests to readers; be wary of what you read. CTRL gives no credence to Holocaust denial and nazi's need not apply. Let us please be civil and as always, Caveat Lector. ======================================================================== Archives Available at: http://peach.ease.lsoft.com/archives/ctrl.html <A HREF="http://peach.ease.lsoft.com/archives/ctrl.html">Archives of [EMAIL PROTECTED]</A> http:[EMAIL PROTECTED]/ <A HREF="http:[EMAIL PROTECTED]/">ctrl</A> ======================================================================== To subscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SUBSCRIBE CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To UNsubscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SIGNOFF CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Om
