Dwight Eisenhower actually said...

I have every confidence that our Nation will respond wholeheartedly in the appropriate observance of Veterans Day, 1954.

For the first time in twenty years, there is no active battlefield anywhere in the world.

In view of your great personal interest as well as your official responsibilities, I have designated you to serve as Chairman.

I am also requesting the heads of all departments and agencies of the Executive branch of the Government to assist the National Committee in...