President Harry S. Truman led the effort to establish a single holiday for citizens to come together and thank our military members for their patriotic service in support of our country.
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On August 31, 1949, Secretary of Defense Louis Johnson announced the creation of an Armed Forces Day to replace separate Army, Navy, Marine Corps and Air Force Days.
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The single day celebration stemmed from the unification of the Armed Forces under the Department of Defense. Enid Buzz would like to thank all of those that serve!
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Many Americans celebrate Armed Forces Day annually on the third Saturday of May. Armed Forces Day is also part of Armed Forces Week, which begins on the second Saturday of May.
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Armed Forces Day
