HATBORO / HORSHAM TOWNSHIP, PA —With schools closed for the federal holiday on Wednesday, a Veterans Day ceremony was held on Tuesday at Hatboro-Horsham High School.
The high school allowed students to invite veterans from their family into school to celebrate and recognize their military service.
The Veterans' Breakfast was in part run by students who served food and performed songs in addition to two students who prepared speeches.
During the breakfast, Assistant High School Principal Steve Willis said a few words expressing his gratitude towards the veterans personally and on behalf of the Hatboro-Horsham School District Community.
After World War II and the Korean War, the United States recognized the need to honor veterans of all wars.
In 1954, Congress amended the 1938 Act, replacing "Armistice" with "Veterans."
President Dwight D. Eisenhower issued the first Veterans Day proclamation on Oct. 8, 1954, officially establishing Nov. 11 as the holiday to honor all veterans.
(Hatboro-Horsham School District)
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