Today is Veterans Day and for Cal State Long Beach students, school is the last thing on their minds. But then what exactly is on their minds? Having an extra night (or day) or partying? Getting the chance to sleep in until noon? Realizing the first opportunity of the semester to not feel guilty for ditching?
These days many CSULB students are aware of the fight and dedication required to keep our country safe and free. Some may even have participated in the effort to do so. Regardless, many students simply accept Veterans Day as a day off of school, but fail to realize what it really means.
Originally called Armistice Day, after the signing of the armistice that ended World War I, this day was designated a legal holiday "dedicated to the cause of world peace" (52 Stat. 351; 5 U.S. Code, Sec 87a). It wasn't until 1954 when President Dwight Eisenhower signed a bill into law changing "Armistice" to Veterans", and the celebration to honor all veterans, regardless of which wars or battles (if any) they fought.
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