The City of Palo Alto and Stanford University are pleased to host the the third joint Veterans Day Recognition Event, held in tribute to the service and contributions of the veterans of our U.S. Armed Forces. We invite the local community to attend this special event, especially our veterans. At the event, we will cut the ribbon to the newly restored Memorial Flagpole.

Highlights:

• Keynote Speaker: The Hon. Anna Eshoo, Member, House of Representatives, 16th Congressional District
• Guest speakers: Mayor Greer Stone, City of Palo Alto and Martin Shell, Chief External Relations Officer, Stanford University   
• South Bay Blue Star Moms, presenting a quilt to Ernestine "Ernie" Faxon, World War II veteran, American Legion member and third-generation Palo Altan
• Nova Jiménez, soloist, Stanford University Department of Music 
• Emcee: Jordan Isham, '26

A reception follows in the MacArthur Park Restaurant, which houses the American Legion Palo Alto Post 375. Enjoy hors d'oeuvres, cake, and company with other attendees. 

Partners include: 

• Stanford University
• Stanford University Office for Military-Affiliated Communities
• American Legion Palo Alto Post 375
• Military Officers Association of America
• South Bay Blue Star Moms

Transportation between Stanford and MacArthur Park via the free shuttle, Marguerite, is close by:
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