Why is Nov 11 chosen to be he day to remember veterans?

Answer 1

November 11 was originally called Armistice Day, for it was on the 11th hour, of the 11th day, of the 11th month that the guns fell silent ending WWI. The US changed the name years later to Veteran's Day to honor all veterans of all wars.

Answer 2

Originally, Veterans Day was called Armistice Day. November 11th was chosen as the date because World War II ended officially on the 11th hour of November 11. 1918. Armistice Day was a day to commemorate the ending of the 'Great War'.

Answer 3

Veterans Day is a national holiday celebrated in the United States. It is a moment when the country pauses to remember the sacrifices made by members of the United States Armed Forces and their families. It was first designated to be in November on the 11th no matter way day of the week it is and marked at the eleventh hour of the day in 1918.

Answer 4

WWI ended on the eleventh month, eleventh day, and the eleventh hour

Answer 5

At 11 o'clock on the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918, the armistice was signed ending World War 1