VETERAN’S DAY

U.S. President Woodrow Wilson first proclaimed Armistice Day for November 11, 1919.  The United States Congress passed a resolution on June 4, 1926 requesting that President Calvin Coolidge issue another proclamation to observe November 11 with appropriate ceremonies.  On May 13, 1938 a Congressional Act made the 11th of November each year a legal holiday.

Local soldiers identified in this photograph include:  Coy Surrette, Tavie Hart, Jesse Scruggs, Avery Orr and Virgil Merrill.