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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