Monday, November 9, 2015

     Veterans Day
What is Veterans Day: Veterans Day, formerly known as Armistice Day, was originally set as a U.S. legal holiday to honor the end of World War I, which officially took place on November 11, 1918. In legislation that was passed in 1938, November 11 was "dedicated to the cause of world peace and to be hereafter celebrated and known as 'Armistice Day.'
What is the purpose of Veterans Day? This day is the anniversary of the signing of the armistice, which ended the World War I hostilities between the Allied nations and Germany in 1918.
Why is it important show honor on Veterans Day? For that reason, November 11, 1918, is generally regarded as the end of “the war to end all wars.”
When is it? In the USA, Veterans Day annually falls on November 11. This day is the anniversary of the signing of the armistice, which ended the World War I hostilities between the Allied nations and Germany in 1918.


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