TEMECULA – America is four years away from its 250th birthday of independence. The events of the country’s history have been the building blocks of America’s history, and many men and women have contributed. The U.S. Marine Corps celebrated its 247th birthday Thursday, Nov. 10, with 247 years of protecting the country in the air, on land and sea. Many Americans Friday, Nov. 11, honored courageous men and women veterans who served in the United States military.

In an America250 blog, the author gave a quick history of Veterans Day, which was originally known as Armistice Day. Then Pre...