We're Thankful for Veterans!

For the month of November, Cork's will focus on Thanksgiving! Not only can we celebrate the food, family, and fun that Thanksgiving entails, but we have so much to be thankful for as well.

This week in honor of Veteran's Day, we wanted to give thanks to all the brave men and women who've done a great service for our country, our veterans!

This Friday, November 11, marks the annual day of recognition known as Veteran's Day in the United States.  A tradition that began with the break from fighting that preceded the signing of the Treaty of Versailles in 1918, Veteran's Day has evolved over the years.

In 1919, President Wilson declared that November 11 was to be set aside to commemorate Armistice Day, but the date was not approved as a legal holiday until 1938, when it was set aside as a day to honor veterans of World War I and celebrate world peace.

Then, after subsequent wars, the holiday had to be expanded to include veterans of all American wars in 1954. However, after confusion and changes over the years, as the government attempted to move the holiday to encompass a weekend, Veterans Day was officially returned to November 11 in 1978.

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs declares the date's purpose as, "A celebration to honor America's veterans for their patriotism, love of country, and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good."

So this Veteran's Day, we encourage you to be especially grateful for those who make sacrifices for the good of all, and thank a veteran.