On Aug. 31, 1949, the creation of Armed Forces Day was announced; previously the Army, Navy, and Air Force all celebrated individual days for their particular branch of service. Celebrated the third Saturday in May, Armed Forces Day falls during Military Appreciation Month and joins Memorial Day, Military Spouse Appreciation Day, and Victory in Europe Day as another May military-themed holiday. In an excerpt from the Presidential Proclamation of Feb. 27, 1950, President Harry Truman said, "Armed Forces Day … marks the first combined demonstration by America's defense team of its progres
On Aug. 31, 1949, the creation of Armed Forces Day was announced; previously the Army, Navy, and Air Force all celebrated individual days for their particular branch of service. Celebrated the third Saturday in May, Armed Forces Day falls during Military Appreciation Month and joins Memorial Day, Military Spouse Appreciation Day, and Victory in Europe Day as another May military-themed holiday. In an excerpt from the Presidential Proclamation of Feb. 27, 1950, President Harry Truman said, "Armed Forces Day … marks the first combined demonstration by America's defense team of its progress, under the National Security Act, toward the goal of readiness for any eventuality. It is the first parade of preparedness by the unified forces of our land, sea, and air defense." For more information about Armed Forces Day, please visit: AFDHistory ()
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