今天的谷歌涂鸦以一幅伊拉克老兵的画来纪念退伍军人节。这幅名为“致敬”的涂鸦描绘了两个孩子，一个穿着迷彩服，一个戴着水手帽，在田野里插着美国国旗，树叶上写着“谷歌”。
这幅画是由皮特·达蒙完成的，他是马萨诸塞州的一名老兵和艺术家。达蒙在2003年当直升机机械师时受了重伤，失去了双臂的一部分。这位老兵开始绘画作为一种治疗方式，这导致了他的艺术生涯。
退伍军人节谷歌涂鸦背后的灵感来自于观看他儿子的童子军插旗纪念退伍军人。达蒙说:“我曾目睹孩子们在退伍军人节参加类似的爱国主义展示，当时大场地，通常是公共场所，都挂满了小旗。我认为这将是一个完美的绘画主题。” 达蒙选择在退伍军人节的画中描绘孩子们，希望能教孩子们。达蒙说:“有了这篇文章，我希望人们能意识到并欣赏所有在军队服役的人为了保护所有美国人的自由而做出的个人牺牲。我特别希望人们能认识到教育孩子尊重他们服务的重要性。”
什么是退伍军人节？
退伍军人节是每年11月11日庆祝的联邦节日。它向退伍军人和现役军人致敬。这个节日最初被命名为停战日，因为1918年11月11日，美国及其盟国和德国签署了停战协定并停止了战斗，从而结束了第一次世界大战。它在1938年成为一个法定假日。
1954年，在第二次世界大战和朝鲜战争之后，停战日被重新命名为退伍军人日，以纪念那些在最近的战争中参战的人。
谷歌涂鸦描绘了两个孩子在退伍军人节插旗子。
退伍军人节是如何庆祝的？
今天美国各地将举行退伍军人节游行，以及各种活动和仪式。退伍军人和现役军人也将在退伍军人节期间在餐厅享受免费和打折的食物和膳食。
虽然大多数美国人会对退伍军人说“谢谢你的服务”，但最近的一项民意调查显示，这句话让49%的退伍军人和现役军人感到不舒服，他们更喜欢公众问他们关于他们服务的私人问题。
由于退伍军人节是联邦假日，许多工人和学生将放假一天。银行将被关闭，美国邮政系统的邮件将不被投递。然而，联合包裹和联邦快递将在有限的服务下运营。
The Veterans Day Google Doodle is a Painting by an Iraq War Veteran Who Lost Parts of Both Arms
Today's Google Doodle honors Veterans Day with a painting by an Irag War Veteran. The doodle, named 'Paying Tribute,' depicts two children, one in camouflage and one in a sailor's cap, planting U.S. flags in a field, with 'Google' written in the foliage.
The painting was done by Pete Damon, a Massachusetts-based veteran and artist. Damon was severely injured in 2003 while serving as a helicopter mechanic and lost parts of both of his arms. The veteran began painting as a form of therapy which led to a career in art.
The inspiration behind the Veterans Day Google Doodle came from watching his son's Cub Scout troop planting flags to honor veterans. Damon said: "I've witnessed children taking part in similar displays of patriotism on Veterans Day when large fields, usually in public spaces, are filled with a sea of little flags. I thought it would make for the perfect painting subject."
Damon chose to depict children in his painting for the Veterans Day Google Doodle with the hope of teaching children. Damon said: "With this piece, I hope people will realize and appreciate the personal sacrifice that all who serve in the military endure securing the liberty of all Americans. I particularly hope that people will recognize the importance of teaching children to honor their service."
What is Veterans Day?
Veterans Day is a federal holiday celebrated annually on November 11. It pays tribute to veterans and active-duty military personnel. The holiday was originally named Armistice Day, as on November 11, 1918, the U.S. and its allies, and Germany, signed an armistice and ceased fighting, thereby ending World War One. It became an official holiday in 1938.
In 1954, after World War Two and the Korean War, Armistice Day was renamed as Veterans Day to honor those who fought in the most recent wars.