I’m not sure if Veterans Day is taken in good manner being a holiday. I’m not sure how Veterans might feel about the day. Never really asked how veterans felt about the day. However, I can imagine how some may feel that they at least get a day that is dedicated to them. However, why should a whole nation feel the need to celebrate especially in deviation; many families making it about themselves rather than the true people on reserves.
Now, onto this image I feel like the end of the war is very fresh during this time. So, society may be focusing more on the value of their veterans by showcasing and demonstrating appreciation; in this case throwing them a party. The photo also feels very young which demonstrates how young men were being recruited at the time.
“The photo also feels very young which demonstrates how young men were being recruited at the time.” Mike, indeed they all appear so fresh-faced and young. Our perception of the veterans of this era are today clouded by seeing them in their old age.
Re Veterans Day itself: it began in 1918 as Armistice Day, which was the day the fighting stopped (supposedly, it didn’t really) in Europe during the Great War.