Veterans Day history showcased at Gen. Patton Memorial Museum
CHIRIACO SUMMIT, Calif. (KESQ) — General Patton Memorial Museum is holding its annual Veterans Day event honoring those who have served.
The event is held in the desert where Gen. George Patton trained troops during World War II. However, Veterans Day dates back further than WWII.
President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed Nov. 11, 1919, as Armistice Day, marking the end of WWI and the start of “world peace.”
The event begins at 11 a.m. with guest speaker Brig. Gen. Andrew Kiser, commanding general of the Army’s Desert Training Center at Fort Irwin. Additionally, free museum admission, a flyover, community chili cook-off and various vendors will be present.
Stay with News Channel 3 for more information on General Patton’s Memorial Museum’s day of peace, remembrance and celebration.
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