Following a contentious election that focused on our differences, Veterans Day arrives to remind Americans of what we share. The holiday, originally called Armistice Day and founded in the wake of World War I, honors those who have served in the U.S. military. This year’s Veterans Day is unlike any in memory, with the coronavirus pandemic leading to the cancellation of traditional ceremonies honoring the occasion. While last week’s election demonstrated the divisions within the United States, we are grateful for having the right to vote and for a trustworthy election process that serves as the foundation of our representative democracy. Americans past and present have served in the armed forces to help protect that democracy, preventing the United States from falling under the spell of despots and tyrants who have ruled other nations.

Source: Huffington Post November 11, 2020 14:09 UTC