a proclamation

"November eleven in the year of 1918 will always be recognized as one of the vitally important dates in history. It marks the accomplishment of a great world purpose; the prohibition of the march of the goose-step over the whole of creation, the frustration of the designs of the Prussian outlaw, and the re-establishment of good faith among the nations.

"We are now arrived at the first anniversary of the signing of the armistice, and in thankfulness for the success of right over might and in full appreciation of the splendid achievements of our own soldiers and sailors, I, under authority vested in me by law, hereby declare and designate Armistice Day, November 11, 1919, a legal holiday in and throughout the State of South Dakota, and request that it be so observed.

"The cause of freedom has again been vindicated; Liberty's destiny is once more assured, and the American people may continue to live in peace and contentment. Therefore, on this anniversary date let us renew out pledge to one hundred per cent Americanism and may each and every one of us do his bit toward maintaining our people free, prosperous and united...

"In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and caused to be affixed the Great Seal of the state of South Dakota at the Capitol in the City of Pierre this thirty-first day of October, 1919." -- Peter Norbeck, Governor.

Click HERE to read about the contribution of men and women from Kingsbury County, South Dakota, during World War I.
- posted by pioneergirl at 11:00 AM