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Veterans Day (originally known as Armistice Day) is a federal holiday in the United States observed annually on November 11, for honoring military veterans of the United States Armed Forces.
Oct 14, 2009 · Veterans Day is a U.S. legal holiday dedicated to American veterans of all wars, and Veterans Day 2024 will occur on Monday, November 11.
Nov 12, 2024 · Veterans Day, in the United States, national holiday (November 11) honoring veterans of the armed forces and those killed in the country’s wars. The observance originated in 1919 on the first anniversary of the 1918 armistice that ended World War I and was known as Armistice Day.
Sep 25, 2024 · Veterans Day is always observed officially on November 11, regardless of the day of the week on which it falls. The Veterans Day National Ceremony, like most ceremonies around the nation, is held on Veterans Day itself.
Nov 9, 2023 · Veterans Day is on Nov. 11 every year, regardless of what day of the week it falls. This year, it falls on a Saturday. Here's what to know about Veterans Day as a federal holiday.
Jun 10, 2024 · The restoration of the observance of Veterans Day to November 11 not only preserves the historical significance of the date, but helps focus attention on the important purpose of Veterans Day: A celebration to honor America’s veterans for their patriotism, love of country, and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good.
Nov 6, 2024 · The theme for Veterans Day 2024 is “A Legacy of Loyalty and Service”, and this year’s winning poster was designed by Myisha Godette, a retired, disabled Army Veteran from Queens, New York. Myisha’s design was driven by a desire to represent all who have served.
Armed Forces Day (formerly Veterans' Day) in the United Kingdom is an annual event celebrated in late June to commemorate the service of men and women in the British Armed Forces. Veterans' Day was first observed in 2006. [1] Although an official event, it is not a public holiday in the UK. The name was changed to Armed Forces Day in 2009.
Oct 14, 2009 · Veterans Day commemorates veterans of all wars. Great Britain, France, Australia and Canada also commemorate the veterans of World War I and World War II on or near November 11th: Canada has...
Oct 21, 2024 · Veterans Day, which was once known as Armistice Day, was originally set as a U.S. legal holiday to honor the end of World War I. In 1938, Armistice Day was established to remember the armistice...
