Veteran’s Day

Today we observe Veteran’s or Armistice Day around the world. The end of World War I and the gratitude we show those who served in our Armed Forces. The Civil War was no different.

Veterans of the American Civil War were like any other veteran. They went on to become farmers, businessmen, governors, even presidents. In Kansas alone, 3 vets became governor, 1 US Senator, and 33 state legislators.

And of course, we all know about Ulysses S. Grant, 18th president of the United States.

The Union Pacific Railroad used veterans seeking work as well as immigrant labor to complete their lines.

The National Parks Service has a site where you can search the name of a Civil War soldier, sailor, regiments, cemetaries, battles, prisoners, and Medal of Honor recipients.

Most importantly, they also have the complete listing of Civil War National Parks. Is it important to recall these areas, where battles 150+ years ago occurred? Yes. Is it important to keep them as such, open areas where no developments exist? Yes. Why? Because it’s our heritage and our history.

So today, despite there being no Civil War soldiers among us, thank a vet.