Wednesday marks the 62nd Veterans Day, known as Armistice Day until 1964. In his speech this year, President Barack Obama relayed a call to action, urging Congress and Americans as a whole to do their part in paying tribute to veterans every day of the year.
Some of the 2016 presidential candidates had similar messages that they shared through Twitter. Here are the tweets from some of the 2016 presidential candidates showing their appreciation for our veterans and their service:
On Veterans Day, to all who have served—you deserve our gratitude, respect, and the best care and benefits in the world. -H
— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) November 11, 2015If you can't afford to take care of your veterans, then don't go to war. #VeteransDay
— Bernie Sanders (@BernieSanders) November 11, 2015If patriotism means anything, it means that we do not turn our backs on those who defended us. pic.twitter.com/t13DmwgL6D
— Bernie Sanders (@BernieSanders) November 11, 2015To all of our veterans—thank you. Your commitment, bravery and sacrifice keeps our country safe. -O’M
— Martin O'Malley (@MartinOMalley) November 11, 2015Let us honor our veterans — not just on #VeteransDay, but every day.
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— Dr. Ben Carson (@RealBenCarson) November 11, 2015Happy Veterans Day. To those who have served, thank you for your special work.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 11, 2015God bless those who have served & their families. Today & every day, we thank you for the sacrifices you’ve made. pic.twitter.com/AEtiUi8Mid
— Jeb Bush (@JebBush) November 11, 2015Today we honor those who dedicated their lives to America's #Freedom. Thank you for your service – #VeteransDay pic.twitter.com/lVXDChlF7b
— Senator Ted Cruz (@SenTedCruz) November 11, 2015Today we thank all who have served. They have given so much of themselves to protect our country and our freedom.
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— Dr. Rand Paul (@RandPaul) November 11, 2015On #VeteransDay, we salute the brave men & women who have put themselves in harm's way to preserve our freedom.-John pic.twitter.com/z3BwjWEWBm
— John Kasich (@JohnKasich) November 11, 2015Today we honor our veterans & express our appreciation for their patriotic service throughout our nation’s history. #VeteransDay #ThankAVet
— Governor Christie (@GovChristie) November 11, 2015The first fruits of our treasury should always go to our Veterans. #Thankyou #VeteransDay pic.twitter.com/Nokr8W01zl
— Gov. Mike Huckabee (@GovMikeHuckabee) November 11, 2015
Nicole Brown