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VETERAN'S DAY

In 1918, on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day in the eleventh month, the world rejoiced and celebrated. After four years of bitter war, the Allied powers a signed a cease-fire agreement (an armistice) with Germany at Rethondes, France on November 11, 1918, bringing World War I to a close. The "war to end all wars" was over.

November 11, 1919 was set aside as Armistice Day in the United States, to remember the sacrifices that men and women made during World War I in order to ensure a lasting peace. On Armistice Day, soldiers who survived the war marched in a parade through their home towns. Politicians and veteran officers gave speeches and held ceremonies of thanks for the peace they had won.

Armistice Day officially received its name in the United States in 1926 through a Congressional resolution. It became a national holiday 12 years later. Congress voted Armistice Day a federal holiday in 1938, 20 years after the war ended. But Americans realized that the previous war would not be the last one. World War II began the following year and nations great and small again participated in a bloody struggle. After the Second World War, Armistice Day continued to be observed on November 11.

In 1953 townspeople in Emporia, Kansas called the holiday Veterans' Day in gratitude to the veterans in their town. Soon after, Congress passed a bill introduced by a Kansas congressman renaming the federal holiday to Veterans' Day. Beginning in 1954, the United States designated November 11 as Veterans Day to honor veterans of all U.S. wars. 1971 President Nixon declared it a federal holiday on the second Monday in November.

Americans still give thanks for peace on Veterans' Day. There are ceremonies and speeches and at 11:00 in the morning, most Americans observe a moment of silence, remembering those who fought for peace.

Date & Time	Event	Location
4 November (Tue)	ELECTION DAY! Polls open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Absentee ballots must be received by the County Clerk's office by 5:00 p.m.
9 November (Sun) 10:45 am Reception @ 1:00 pm	Grant Chapel A.M.E. Church 126th Anniversary Theme: “Great Past – Greater Future: An Incredible Call to Serve!” In 1882 our forebears organized a religious society under the name of the “Colored Methodist Mission.” In 1883, New Mexico Township Inc. laid out a city around the newly constructed railroad tracks in Albuquerque and granted parcels of land to five missions, including the Colored Methodist Mission. The purpose of the grants was to develop churches on these properties and thus stimulate the growth of Albuquerque as an urban center. This Mission became Grant Chapel in 1905. The current church family celebrates its legacy of service to the community and the honor of being the oldest black church in New Mexico. Please join us on this historic occasion. For information and directions, contact the church office at 505-293-1300.	Grant Chapel 7920 Claremont Avenue, NE (Corner of Claremont & Texas)
10 November (Mon) Federal Employees Holiday 11 November (Tue) Legal Public Holiday	VETERAN'S DAY In 1918, on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day in the eleventh month, the world rejoiced and celebrated. After four years of bitter war, the Allied powers a signed a cease-fire agreement (an armistice) with Germany at Rethondes, France on November 11, 1918, bringing World War I to a close. The "war to end all wars" was over. November 11, 1919 was set aside as Armistice Day in the United States, to remember the sacrifices that men and women made during World War I in order to ensure a lasting peace. On Armistice Day, soldiers who survived the war marched in a parade through their home towns. Politicians and veteran officers gave speeches and held ceremonies of thanks for the peace they had won. Armistice Day officially received its name in the United States in 1926 through a Congressional resolution. It became a national holiday 12 years later. Congress voted Armistice Day a federal holiday in 1938, 20 years after the war ended. But Americans realized that the previous war would not be the last one. World War II began the following year and nations great and small again participated in a bloody struggle. After the Second World War, Armistice Day continued to be observed on November 11. In 1953 townspeople in Emporia, Kansas called the holiday Veterans' Day in gratitude to the veterans in their town. Soon after, Congress passed a bill introduced by a Kansas congressman renaming the federal holiday to Veterans' Day. Beginning in 1954, the United States designated November 11 as Veterans Day to honor veterans of all U.S. wars. 1971 President Nixon declared it a federal holiday on the second Monday in November. Americans still give thanks for peace on Veterans' Day. There are ceremonies and speeches and at 11:00 in the morning, most Americans observe a moment of silence, remembering those who fought for peace.	HOLIDAY
11 November (Tues) 6:00-8:00 pm	Veteran's Day Reception Special Guest: John Garcia, Secretary NM Department of Veterans Affairs The New Mexico Office of African American Affairs invites you to join us, as we pause to salute all those who have served, and those who continue to serve our great country!	Embasy Suite Hotel 1000 Woodward Pl. NE Albuquerque, NM
14 November (Fri) 11:00 am - 3:00 pm	Catfish Dinner Sponsored by: The Grant Chapel A.M.E. Church Lay Organization The donation is $8.00. If you can't make it in person, delivery service IS available. Please call 293-1300 to place your order.	Grant Chapel - Blair Rm 7920 Claremont Avenue, NE (Corner of Claremont & Texas)
22 November (Sat) 12:30 - 3:00 pm	Gathering Of Young Minds Sponsored by: Young Poets Society Voices of the Under 21 See attached fliers and tell your friends (and parents & teachers). Flyer (Word Doc)	Main Library Downstairs in the Story Pit 501 Copper, NW (Between 5th & 6th St)
27 November (Thur)	THANKSGIVING DAY The origin of Thanksgiving Day has been attributed to a harvest feast held by the Plymouth Colony, although such celebrations date from ancient times. In 1621, Governor William Bradford of the Plymouth Colony proclaimed a day of "thanksgiving" and prayer to celebrate the Pilgrims' first harvest in America.	HOLIDAY
25 December (Thur)	CHRISTMAS DAY Christmas is a joyful religious holiday when Christians celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. The Christmas story comes from the Bible. An angel appeared to shepherds and told them that a Savior had been born to Mary and Joseph in a stable in Bethlehem. Three Wise Men from the East (the Magi) followed a wondrous star which led them to the baby Jesus to whom they paid homage and presented gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh.	HOLIDAY
26 December - 1 January	KWANZAA Kwanzaa is a 7 day festival celebrating the African American people, their culture and their history. It is a time of celebration, community gathering, and reflection. A time of endings and beginnings. Kwanzaa begins on December 26th and continues until New Years Day, January 1st.

Grant Chapel A.M.E. Church 126th Anniversary Theme: “Great Past – Greater Future: An Incredible Call to Serve!”

Veteran's Day Reception

Grant Chapel A.M.E. Church 126th Anniversary
Theme:
“Great Past – Greater Future: An Incredible Call to Serve!”