What are some of your favorite Veterans Day quotes?
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The holiday became public in 1919 — then known as Armistice Day — in honor of those who have served in the U.S. military. Veterans Day commemorates the sacrifices offered by our troops in order to keep our nation safe.
To celebrate this beautiful day, we have compiled some of our favorite Veterans Day quotes. Make sure you pick your favorite and share it on Facebook, Twitter and other social media sites.
Browse through the next few slides to see 10 of the best.
Also, check out more quotes from last year’s selection.
Veterans Day Quotes
- “The willingness of America’s veterans to sacrifice for our country has earned them our lasting gratitude.” -Jeff Miller
- “The veterans of our military services have put their lives on the line to protect the freedoms that we enjoy. They have dedicated their lives to their country and deserve to be recognized for their commitment.” -Judd Gregg
Veterans Day Quotes
- “Honoring the sacrifices many have made for our country in the name of freedom and democracy is the very foundation of Veterans Day.” -Charles B. Rangel
- “America’s veterans embody the ideals upon which America was founded more than 229 years ago.” -Steve Buyer
Veterans Day Quotes
- “The sanctity of our battlefields, monuments, and veterans institutions is of utmost importance to preserve military history and pay respect to those who fought.” -Henry Waxman
- “Well, look at what people are doing for returned veterans now. The wounded warriors. They’re working hard to make the wounded veterans feel that they are loved and welcomed home, unlike Vietnam. It was not a very kind, gentle world then. I think we are kinder and gentler.” -Barbara Bush
Veterans Day Quotes
- “America’s veterans and troops serving abroad today fought hard to preserve our red, white and blue, from the Revolutionary War to today’s Global War Against Terrorism, and Congress’ action today is appropriate for one of our most sacred symbols.” -Bill Shuster
- “To honor our national promise to our veterans, we must continue to improve services for our men and women in uniform today and provide long overdue benefits for the veterans and military retirees who have already served.” -Solomon Ortiz
Veterans Day Quotes
- “America’s veterans deserve the very best health care because they’ve earned it.” -Jim Ramstad
- “Twenty-five million veterans are living among us today. These men and women selflessly set aside their civilian lives to put on the uniform and serve us.” -Steve Buyer
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