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It is called the National Veteran's Day Observance.
Arlington National Cemetery
Micheal's MomVetrans are barried there
The city was named after General Robert E. Lee's Arlington House (in present-day Arlington County, Virginia).
The schools were closed for Veterans Day in 2013, so it is likely that they were closed for Veterans Day in 2012, too.
In Afghanistan at 10:45 where 97 Canadian soldiers have given there lives and 2500 are serving. The ceramony was held in Kandahar
Veterans Day is observed on November 11 of each year by formal ceremonies at the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington National Cemetery, and by parades and speeches in many other places in the US.
On Veterans day, Americans show gratitude and thanks to veterans who have died and have protected America, with courage and determination, and serve America so faithfully.
It is located in Arlington National Cemetery. I hope this helps lots of people :)
If November 11 falls on a weekend, Veterans Day is celebrated on that day, but the Federal holiday for Veterans Day will be on the Monday after.
Because Veteran's Day is celebrated on November 11th, it makes no difference what day of the week it is.
There is the laying of the wreath on the Tomb of the Unknowns ( previously known as the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier).