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In the US, Veterans Day was originally called Armistice Day. It is a holiday to remember and honor the sacrifice of all who wear the uniform in defense of the US.
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What is the celebration of Veterans Day?
The celebration of Veterans day is a day to thank and honer Veterans that have fought in war. We celebrate dead ones and alive ones too!
Is there a World War 1 holiday or celebration?
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What is the meaning of Veterans Day?
According to the Department of Veterans' Affairs: Veterans Day: A celebration to honor America's veterans for their patriotism, love of country, and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good.
What US celebration is similar to guy Fawkes night?
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Name the special veterans day service annually observed at Arlington Virginia?
It is called the National Veteran's Day Observance.
Why is Arlington National Cemetery important in Veterans Day celebration?
Micheal's MomVetrans are barried there
Why do celebrate Veterans day on Novenber 11th?
November 11 1918 was the date WW1 ended, a cause for celebration in the USA. After WW2 started (1939 for Europe, 1941 in the USA), November 11 became Veterans Day. Memorial Day remember the dead veterans, November 11 remembers the living veterans.
What year was the Vietnam veterans memorial built?
November 13th, 1982 (Actually, the whole Veterans' Day weekend was a celebration of Vietnam Vets in Washington D.C., culminating with the Memorial Dedication)
Why was D-Day 70 anniversary celebrated?
A 70 th Anniversary is special- and sadly this may be the last celebration for many of the D-Day veterans
What is the difference between Armed Forces Day and Veterans Day?
Armed Forces Day is a celebration of the Armed Forces of the United States. It honors the active duty personnel and the abilities of the services. Veterans Day celebrates all of the individuals that have served their country on active duty.
Who suggested Veterans Day to be a special day?
Veterans' Day was originally called Armistice Day, in celebration of the armistice that ended World War I. Woodrow Wilson was the US President then, but no one in particular started the holiday. Everybody involved celebrated.
Why is Veterans Day called Veterans Day?
Veterans Day honors US Veterans. It began as a celebration of the peace after World War I ended, and was originally called Armistice Day (armistice refers to the end of open hostilities which began on November 11, 1918. The peace treaty ending WWI was signed in June, 1919).
