Oklahoma City man had a front seat to WWII in the Pacific

Fighting in World War I, known at the time as "The Great War,” ceased on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918. That same month, President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed Nov. 11 "Armistice Day,” a date to commemorate service in that war and calling for peace. It would later become a legal holiday. In 1954, the name was changed to Veterans Day to honor service in all wars.
Source: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Today

→10 a.m.: annual Veterans Day ceremony at the 45th Infantry Division Museum, 2145 NE 36.

→10 a.m. to 5 p.m.: free admission for all veterans to The Oklahoma History Center, 2401 N Laird Ave.

→10:30 a.m.: Veterans memorial dedication, Highway 64 and Casey’s Trail in Morrison.

→12:30 to 2 p.m.: Greg Slavonic, a retired Navy rear admiral,will speak during a luncheon in the Rose State College Student Center Dining Room, 6420 SE 15. Admission is free.

→11 a.m.: Pendleton Woods, a former World War II prisoner of war will be honored during a service at Oklahoma Christian University’s chapel, 2501 E Memorial Road.

→9 a.m. to 5 p.m.: The Oklahoma City Zoo, 2101 NE 50, is offering free admission to veterans. Military identification is required.

→10:30 a.m.: A proclamation honoring Korean Conflict veterans and a dedication ceremony for all veterans at the Purcell Veterans Memorial at Third and Main streets.