Tom Lydon: Flag over Porch

Artist: Tom Lydon
1944 -
Nationality: American
Artwork Year: 1995
Image Size: 12.125 by 14 inches
Overall Size: 15.875 by 20 inches
Medium: Chalk on Construction Paper

Colorful parades. Stirring speeches. Waving flags. All mark the observance of Veteran's Day across America. Originally instituted as Armistice Day by President Woodrow Wilson in 1919, this national holiday was first enacted to commemorate the signing of the truce that ended World War I. However, in deference to all American war veterans, on June 1, 1954, President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed an act of Congress "to honor veterans on the eleventh day of November of each year ... a day dedicated to world peace." Thus Veteran's Day was born. One of the most moving tributes to American veterans is held annually in Arlington, Virginia. There services take place at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier located in Arlington National Cemetery. Over the years, group naturalization ceremonies have also become an important part of Veteran's Day activities. In Canada, November 11 has come to be known as Remembrance Day, and in Great Britain, the Sunday closest to that date is called Remembrance Sunday. Both countries have set aside these days to honor those who died in world wars. In France, November 11 continues to be celebrated as Armistice Day. Deemed one of the holidays during which the U.S. flag should be displayed, Veteran's Day is marked by Old Glory flying in front of homes and public buildings throughout America.

This painting originally appeared on the Fleetwood® First Day Cover of the 32¢ Flag Over Porch Self-Adhesive stamp issued April 18, 1995.

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