Of the American Revolution institute of the society of the cincinnati. My name is William Pless lunger, i am president general of the society, a position first occupied by george washington. He held the post from our founding in 1783 until his passing on december 14 1799. Today is november 11, 2019 which marks the 100th anniversary of veterans day in america. Originally known as armistice day, and renamed in 1954, this is a day when we recognize the service of all u. S. Military veterans. We are delighted to mark this important day with a special event designed to salute americas veterans. I am especially pleased that our guests this evening include a fellow north carolinian who is the nations secretary of veterans affairs, the honorary robert wilkie. The society of the cincinnati was our countrys first veterans group, so it is particularly fitting the secretary will be providing remarks. You will hear more about that in a moment. We are gathered tonight to listen to a distinguished pa
History tv all weekend, every weekend, on cspan3. From the American Revolutionary institute, a discussion examining the experiences of u. S. Veterans since the revolutionary war era. Veterans Affairs Secretary Robert Wilkie delivers the opening remarks. Secretary wilkie good evening. And welcome to the headquarters of the American Revolution institute of the society of the cincinnati. Am president general of the society, a position first occupied by george washington. He held the post from our founding in 1783 until his passing on december 14 1799. Today is november 11, 2019 which marks the 100th anniversary of veterans day in america. Originally known as armistice , and renamed in 1954, this is a day when we recognize the service of all u. S. Military veterans. We are delighted to mark this important day with a special event designed to salute americas veterans. I am especially pleased that our guests this evening include a fellow north carolinian who is the nations secretary of Veter
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