1 Originally this was known as Armistice Day marking the end of the first world war, the 11 hour the 11 day of the 11 month. The name was changed to Veterans' Day by Act of Congress on May 24, 1954. In October of that year, President Eisenhower called on all citizens to observe the day by remembering the sacrifices of all those who fought so gallantly, and through rededication to the task of promoting an enduring peace. The President referred to the change of name to Veterans' Day in honor of the servicemen of all America's wars. However, to some of us Today means a little bit more November 10, is the United States Marine Corps Birthday..Happy Birthday Marines. Today is Birthday number 231

2 The Senrinels You ancient, rusty relics- if you could only tell Your history and your legends, of the battles and the hell. You lie silent on those beaches, where you formed a battle line, Now decaying hulks of rusting steel from a different place and time. Ghostly figures man your turrets, though the surf's the only sound. Aye, your guns are long since si- lenced, while the ground swells rage and pound. I close my eyes and visualize those beachheads long ago, When young Marines were fighting through that surf and undertow All too many never made it and, like you, they shall remain Silent sentinels at your turrets, while the hourglass drops its grain. Time, to you , is unimportant; You're a monument to the past,,, But your presence is a waning, if again the die is cast. Let no tyrant, King or ruler ever tam- per with our land, Lest you start your rusty engines, and your gunners rise and stand. May you never be forgotten; May the old vets spread your fame, For your colors still fly boldly, and Old Glory still her name. Carl Dearborn.