Veterans. Day
Veterans Day
Veterans Day, originally known as Armistice Day, was first observed on November 11, 1919, to mark the end of World War I. The date was chosen because the armistice ending combat in WWI took effect on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month in 1918. Over time, the observance evolved to honor all U.S. military veterans, not just those who served in the Great War.
One of the most unique Veterans Day celebrations occurred in 1947 in Birmingham, Alabama. A local World War II veteran, Raymond Weeks, organized a “National Veterans Day” parade that drew thousands and inspired President Eisenhower to adopt the broader national holiday. Weeks is now widely regarded as the “Father of Veterans Day.”
- Armistice Day was renamed Veterans Day in 1954 after a bill signed by President Dwight D. Eisenhower, expanding its meaning to honor American veterans of all wars.
- Veterans Day celebrates all U.S. military veterans, while Memorial Day honors those who died in service to the country.
- Veterans Day symbolizes national gratitude, strength, and unity—it’s a time for Americans to proudly honor those who defended our freedom and secured America’s leadership in the world.
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