The two federal holidays recognize members of the U.S. military, but have their origins in two different wars and were created to celebrate different segments of the veterans community.
While ceremonies are held at the tomb almost every day, this is the first time since its creation in 1921 that members of the public have been allowed to walk on the plaza to pay their respects.
As the country honors its military veterans today, we’ll look at the problems that continue to plague the veterans’ hospital here in Atlanta and at the...