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State of Minnesota Proclamation for Veterans Day 2018

The following proclamation was issued on October 10th by Governor Dayton for Veterans Day 2018. WHEREAS: A century ago, 4.7 million American families and 118,497 Minnesota families sent their sons and daughters off to World War I; and

Veterans Day Tidbits

The information below is borrowed from the Department of Defense Website (www.defense.gov) Veterans Day is a well-known American holiday, but there are also a few misconceptions about it - like how it’s spelled or whom exactly it celebrates.

Flags at Half-Staff through November 10, 2018

Flags at half-staff immediately through November 10, 2018 Both President Trump and Governor Dayton have issued proclamations for the victims in Thousand Oaks, California Presidential Proclamation Honoring the Victims of the Tragedy in Thousand Oaks, California Issued on:

Veterans Day 2018

November 11 is Veterans Day, the national holiday dedicated to honoring all who have served in America’s armed forces. This year marks the 100th anniversary of the end of WWI. It was originally known as Armistice Day because

Flags Flown at Half-Staff in Honor of the Victims of the Attack in Pittsburgh

Flags at half-staff immediately through October 31, 2018 Both President Trump and Governor Dayton have issued proclamations for the victims in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania THE WHITE HOUSEOffice of the Press Secretary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE HONORING THE VICTIMS OF THE

Flags Flown at Half-Staff in observance of the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service

Flags at half-staff on October 7, 2018 October 7, 2018 is the National Fallen Firefighter Memorial Service. On October 16, 2001, President George W. Bush approved legislation requiring the United State flag to be lowered to half-staff on