Enduring Wanderlust » U.S. Federal Holidays http://www.enduringwanderlust.com Fri, 30 Dec 2011 02:33:17 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Free Rooms to Honor Veterans http://www.enduringwanderlust.com/free-rooms-to-honor-veterans/ http://www.enduringwanderlust.com/free-rooms-to-honor-veterans/#comments Wed, 06 Oct 2010 19:20:35 +0000 Gennaro http://www.enduringwanderlust.com/?p=2992 Post from: Enduring Wanderlust

Free Rooms to Honor Veterans

]]> Veterans Day is federal holiday that is observed on November 11 in the United States. Along with Memorial Day, which pays respect to soldiers who died in military service, it honors veterans of the armed forces. The specific date was selected in accordance with the end of the First World War and President Woodrow Wilson’s declaration of remembrance.
veterans-memorial-washington-dc Veterans Memorial, Washington DC © Gennaro Salamone

To pay respect to those who fought, a group of over 400 independently owned bed and breakfast inns are providing free stays for veterans on the night of November 10. A valid military or Veterans Administration ID is required for each reservation. To find a participating inn, view the list on B&Bs For Vets. Inn keepers who want to be listed for the promotion can contact Kathleen Panek of the Gillum House Bed & Breakfast in West Virginia. To qualify, at least one room must be provided for the night of November 10, free of charge, to any active or retired military person with appropriate ID.

 
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]]> http://www.enduringwanderlust.com/free-rooms-to-honor-veterans/feed/ 7 Memorial Day Weekend: Tomb of the Unknown Soldier http://www.enduringwanderlust.com/memorial-day-weekend-tomb-of-the-unknown-soldier/ http://www.enduringwanderlust.com/memorial-day-weekend-tomb-of-the-unknown-soldier/#comments Wed, 20 May 2009 17:29:18 +0000 Gennaro http://www.enduringwanderlust.com/?p=2588 Post from: Enduring Wanderlust

Memorial Day Weekend: Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

]]> Memorial Day is a U.S. federal holiday that is observed on the last Monday of May. It was developed to commemorate American soldiers who past away while serving in the armed forces. Memorial Day weekend is an opportunity to visit a host of memorials and cemetaries that are dedicated to the nation’s history. The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier located at Arlington National Cemetery (Virginia) is the perfect spot to observe this history along with the changing of the guard. It is also near the attractions of Washington D.C.

Follow this photographic journey into the ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier:

tomb-of-the-unknown-soldier-2.jpg changing-of-the-guard.jpg Soldier on Guard © Gennaro Salamone

The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier pays respect to the remains of unidentified soliders. Tombs of this ilk are found throughout the world. The Tomb at Arlington National Cemetary is guarded 24 hours per day, 365 days per year by specially trained member of the 3rd U.S. Infantry.

memorial-day-soldiers.jpg tomb-of-the-unknown-soliders-1.jpg Changing of the Guard + Tomb of the Unknown Soldier © Gennaro Salamone

The changing of the guard is popular among tourists. The ceremony itself is highly regimented. It provided visitors with a view of the formality of the armed servies along with an idea about the seriousness in which the soldier take their service in relation to guarding the Tomb.

arlington-national-cemetery.jpg Graves © Gennaro Salamone

Together with the happening at the Tomb of the Unknown Solider, visitors have an chance to walk around Arlington National Cemetary viewing the tombstones and graves of more than 300,000 people dating back to the American Revolution.

 
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