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About Forget-me-not Day for Veterans
Health , Career
Civil Rights , United States
Ends: Nov 10, 2025
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Forget-me-not-Day is one of two days in the calendar with the same name. The Spring event focuses on Alzheimer's Disease. This event focuses on caring for veterans.
Judge Robert S. Marx, a prominent figure in American veterans' affairs history, played a pivotal role in establishing Forget-me-not Day, which is observed annually on November 10. This day, deeply rooted in the aftermath of World War I, is dedicated to remembering and supporting disabled veterans.
Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, Marx served in World War I and was seriously wounded in battle. His war experiences and injury profoundly influenced his life's work. After the war, Marx, a respected jurist, advocated for injured veterans, recognizing their challenges in reintegrating into society.
In the early 1920s, Marx was instrumental in founding the Disabled American Veterans (DAV), an organization committed to bettering the lives of America's disabled veterans. Under his leadership, the DAV became significant in advocating for veterans' rights and benefits.
The inception of Forget-me-not Day directly resulted from Marx's vision and leadership. He proposed raising public awareness and funds to support disabled veterans. The choice of the forget-me-not flower as a symbol was intentional; its enduring beauty and resilience mirrored the qualities Marx saw in the veterans he sought to help.
First observed in 1921, Forget-me-not Day precedes Veterans Day in the United States. This timing is significant, serving as a reminder of the sacrifices made by soldiers before the nation celebrates their service on Veterans Day.
On Forget-me-not Day, volunteers distribute these tiny blue flowers nationwide in exchange for donations to aid disabled veterans. The funds raised support medical care, rehabilitation programs, and advocacy efforts to secure veterans' benefits.
Judge Robert S. Marx's legacy lives through Forget-me-not Day and his enduring impact on veterans' advocacy. His efforts helped bring national attention to the challenges faced by those wounded in service, ensuring they are not forgotten.
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