President Dwight D. Eisenhower issued the first Veterans Day Proclamation in 1954, stating, “In order to insure proper and widespread observance of this anniversary, all veterans, all veterans’ organizations and the entire citizenry will wish to join hands in the common purpose” – to honor those men and women who served in defense of our nation.

In that spirit, Long Beach Township will host its annual Veterans Day ceremony at noon on Thursday, Nov.