Ahead of Veterans Day, which was commemorated on Tuesday, Long Beach Middle School seventh grade students placed American and military flags outside the from of school district offices as part the Field of Honor Day.
The students also watched a Veterans Day video and created thank-you cards to share with local military veterans.
Originally known as Armistice Day — at the 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month — marked the end of World War I — known as “the war to end all wars,” in 1918.
The day first observed in 1919 was renamed Veterans Day in 1954 to include all U.S. veterans from all wars. It is typically marked by parades and ceremonies at places such as Arlington National Cemetery.
