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Veterans Day is a day to reflect on the sacrifice and courage of all U.S. Veterans. It is the day that our country honors and thanks those men and women for their service.

To hear the official Veterans Affairs march Salute to Veterans, composed by COL Eugene W. Allen and performed by The United States Army Band, Pershing’s Own, click here.

Some Background on Armistice Day and Veterans Day

November 11, Armistice Day, marked the end of World War I. On “the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month,” in a forest near the French city of Compiègne, French, British, and German leaders met and signed an armistice that officially ended “the war to end all wars” that claimed the lives of more than 16 million people over four years.

President Woodrow Wilson originally proclaimed November 11, 1919, Armistice Day to honor the country’s servicemen who served during World War I. The date wouldn’t become a National Holiday until a Congressional Act in 1938 made it so. It would remain a holiday for this select group of soldiers, sailors, and marines until President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed a bill that expanded its intention to celebrate the service of all servicemen and servicewomen from every American war.

It would remain known as Armistice Day for the next 35 years until Congress changed its name to Veterans Day on June 1, 1954. That name has remained unchanged ever since. The date of the Veterans Day celebration has also remained unchanged, except for a brief period of seven years when it was changed to the fourth Monday of every October in 1971 to make sure that it complied with the Uniform Monday Holiday Act. This decision was eventually reversed in 1978 and this holiday has been celebrated on November 11 ever since.

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Labor Day 2024 will occur on Monday, September 2. According to History.com, Labor Day pays tribute to the contributions and achievements of American workers. It was created by the labor movement in the late nineteenth century and became a federal holiday in 1894. Labor Day weekend also symbolizes the end of the summer season for many Americans.

It is one of eleven federal holidays observed nationally by the US Government. In addition, South Carolina State Government offices are closed as are many banks and businesses.

Holiday hours for the 2024 Labor Day weekend

Trash / Recycling pick-up for single-family properties will be on Tuesday, September 3 instead of Monday. Multi-family properties will be on Tuesday, September 3 and Friday, September 6. Please note date change for Brown & White Pickup this month due to the holiday. It will be Friday, September 13.

SIPOA offices will be closed Monday, September 2, and reopen on Tuesday, September 3, with normal hours. No contractor work from Saturday, August 31 through Monday, September 2.

The Lake House will be open with regular hours.

Town of Seabrook Island offices are normally closed on Saturdays and Sundays.  In addition, they will also be closed on Monday, September 2, for the holiday. They will reopen on Tuesday, September 3, with normal hours.

Vincent’s Pharmacy is normally closed on Sundays and they will be closed on Labor Day, Monday, September 2. They will reopen on Tuesday, September 3. Please note that their normal hours will be changing effective September 1. Their new hours are Monday through Friday from 9:00 am – 6:00 pm and Saturday from 9:00 am until 1:00 pm.

Post and Computer Center is closed on Sundays. In addition, they will also be closed on Monday, September 2, for the holiday.  They will reopen on Tuesday, September 3, with normal hours.

Harris Teeter will be open all weekend, including Monday, September 2, with normal hours.

Have a safe and happy Labor Day weekend.

–Tidelines Editors

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