Both. Memorial Day honors those who died during military service; Veterans Day celebrates the service of all military veterans.
There might be World War 1 veterans alive but most of them died from shellshock
Veterans day was started to honor the veterans that have served and are still alive.
There are no US Civil War Veterans alive today. The War ended 150 years ago.
No it was when people died
Veterans are the people that were able to withstand war either if they died or not. So Veterans Day was named in honor of them.
The last two British veterans from World War 1 have just died (July 2009).
Well actually all 3 died this year...
I think it was 165,890
YES, memorial day you are celebrating who risked their lifes in war protecting your homeland, whether they are theree now or have died in action, veteran's day is just celebrating a bunch of old dudes who didnt die
Yes. In history many more people have died than are currently alive.
Christians have been celebratin christmas ever since Jesus died. Other people have been celebrating Christmas since ever since the 1700s.
We should honor American Veterans because Veterans 1. risked there lives for our freedom 2. have been left homeless and disabled because they fought in the wars for the United States Facts About Veterans 1. 33% of homeless people are Veterans 2. More than 4.7 million people served in World War 1. 54,000 people died in World war 1. That is why we should honor them. Honor, Respect , Remember America's Veterans they died to save us