Veterans Day is a U.S. federal holiday observed every year on November 11.
What it honors
Veterans Day recognizes and honors all military veterans who have served in the United States Armed Forces—both in wartime and peacetime.
What Veterans Day Commemorates
- Honors all U.S. military veterans, not only those who died in service.
- Distinct from Memorial Day, which honors those who died in military service.
- Originally called Armistice Day, renamed Veterans Day in 1954 to include veterans of all wars.
Why November 11?
The date marks the anniversary of the end of World War I Armistice, when fighting stopped on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918.
Veterans Day is a U.S. federal holiday observed every year on November 11 to honor all military veterans—living and deceased—who served in the United States Armed Forces. It marks the anniversary of the World War I armistice, which took effect at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918.
- Major hostilities of World War I ended when the armistice with Germany took effect on November 11, 1918.
- The date’s symbolism was preserved when the U.S. restored the holiday to November 11 in 1978.
- The day emphasizes peace, remembrance, and gratitude.
Key facts
- Originally called Armistice Day
- Renamed Veterans Day in 1954
- Distinct from Memorial Day, which honors those who died in service
- Often marked by parades, ceremonies, and moments of silence
Historical Highlights
- 1919: President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed the first Armistice Day.
- 1921: The U.S. buried an Unknown Soldier from WWI at Arlington National Cemetery.
- 1938: November 11 became a federal holiday.
- 1954: Congress renamed it Veterans Day.
Common traditions
How It is Observed
- Ceremonies at the Tomb of the Unknowns in Arlington.
- Parades, flag displays, and community events nationwide.
- Many people observe a moment of silence at 11:00 a.m.
- Naturalization ceremonies for new U.S. citizens have become a meaningful part of the day.
- Visiting veterans or military cemeteries
- Attending local parades or memorial events
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