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They are not the same. They are two separate holidays with different focus. Memorial Day is the last Monday of May and is to remember those that died in the service of the US Military. Veterans Day is the 11th of November and is to show appreciation to those that served their country, living or dead.
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∙ 13y agoThere is a difference between the two. Memorial Day was the first holiday. It was to memorialize by decorating the graves of all those who had fallen in defense of their country in the Civil War (1861-1865). Veterans Day honors the sacrifice of all veterans made in defense of the US. Veterans Day was originally called "Armistice Day", for it was on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month 1918 that the guns fell silent ending WWI.
To put it most simply, Memorial Day is for remembering those who died in service of their country, Veterans Day is for honoring those who survived, as well.
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∙ 13y agoNovember 11, 1918 was to become known as Armistice Day in remembrance of those millions who gave and lost their lives in World War I.
In 1921, one of the last acts of the Arthur Meighen's Unionist government was to draft legislation making Armistice Day a legal holiday to be celebrated on the same day as Thanksgiving Day, which was to be the first Monday of the week in which November 11 fell. It was in this same year that the Canadian Great War Veterans Association adopted the poppy as the official symbol of "remembrance for war dead"
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∙ 11y agoMemorial Day is a time to remember those that made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. Veteran's Day is to celebrate those, living and dead, who have served in the armed forces. Memorial Day is the last Monday of May. Veterans Day is the 11th of November.
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∙ 12y agoNo, they are two separate holidays. Memorial Day is the last Monday of May and is to remember those that died in the service of the US Military. Veterans Day is the 11th of November and is to show appreciation those that serviced their country, living or dead.
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∙ 14y agono. memorial day is to celebrate those who died in war. vetern's day celebrates those who fought in war, there seperate.
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∙ 12y agoMemorial Day honors those who died while serving the U.S. in the Armed Services. Veterans are honored on Veterans Day.
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∙ 12y agoYes they honour our dead, wounded and those that served our countries in conflicts
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What are Three phrases of Veterans Day?
Armistice Day, Veterans Day, Remembrance Day.
What does Canada call its Veterans Day?
Remembrance Day
What is veterans day in Canada?
it was called Remembrance day
Who is responsible for veterians day?
The Legions and Veterans organisations are responsible for Remembrance and Veterans Day
In Europe what is Veterans Day called?
In Europe veterans day is called Remembrance day.
When was armistice day renamed?
because remembrance day is , in theory, is an explanation of what remembrance day is about. Remembering people.
What is another name for armistice day?
Remembrance Day, Veterans Day
Which countries have holiday on Armistice day or Veterans Day or Remembrance Day or Poppy Day?
Canada, for one, celebrates Remembrance Day.
What three countries honor Veterans Day as remembrance day?
Three Countries that I know that honour Veterans Day as Remembrance day are: Canada, United Kingdom and Australia. Many other countries observe this day and most commonwealth countries still call it remembrance day.
What starts with the letter r and has to do with veterans' day?
Remembrance starts with the letter r. On Veterans Day we remember all the veterans who have served our country.
What starts with the letter r and has to do with Veterans Day?
Remembrance starts with the letter r. On Veterans Day we remember all the veterans who have served our country.
What is another word for remembrance day?
It's also known as Veterans Day.
