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Learn about the origin and significance of Veterans Day, a U.S. national holiday that honors veterans of all wars. Find out how other countries commemorate their war dead on November 11.
Veterans Day is a U.S. federal holiday to honor military veterans of all wars. It originated as Armistice Day after World War I and was renamed in 1954 by the efforts of Raymond Weeks and others.
14 Οκτ 2009 · Learn about the origin and evolution of Veterans Day, a U.S. legal holiday dedicated to American veterans of all wars. Find out how it started as Armistice Day after World War I, how it changed after World War II and the Korean War, and how it is observed today.
14 Οκτ 2009 · Learn about the history and origins of Veterans Day, which honors all American veterans who served their country honorably. Find out when and why it was established, how it is celebrated, and how it differs from Memorial Day.
10 Ιουν 2024 · Learn how Veterans Day originated from Armistice Day after World War I and how it was expanded to honor veterans of all wars. Find out how the date, observance and significance of Veterans Day have changed over time.
The holiday that became Veterans Day was first observed as Armistice Day in 1919. The cease-fire that marked the end of World War I took effect at 11:00 AM on November 11, 1918, and U.S. Pres. Woodrow Wilson declared that the first anniversary of that event should be marked with a day of reflection and gratitude.
Learn the facts and figures behind the many contributions of America's armed forces throughout the country's history.
