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∙ 9y agoArmistice Day in remembrance for the end of WW1. Veterans Day replaced Armistice Day in 1954.
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What is the real name of Veterans Day?
It was formerly called Armistice Day.
What president renamed Veterans Day?
When Congress voted to change the name from Armistice Day to Veterans Day in 1954, President Eisenhower proclaimed November 11 as Veterans Day. It was President Woodrow Wilson in 1919 that first proclaimed this day as Armistice Day.
Why did Alvin King want to change the name of Armistice Day to Veterans Day?
Because armistice day was honoring the armistice that ended WWI, but in the 1950s to honor a veterans.
What was the name before Veterans Day?
it all depends on what country you live in : Canada it is called Remembrance Day as well as in Great Britain USA it has always been Veterans Day.
Why was the named changed to Veterans Day in 1956?
The name of the veterans holiday of November 11 was originally called Armistice Day. It was a remembrance of World War I. However, in light of World War II and other wars, the name was changed to honor veterans of all time.
Another name for Veterans Day?
Armistice day
What is another name for armistice day?
Remembrance Day, Veterans Day
What is the older name for Remembrence day?
another name for rememberance day is Veterans Day or Poppy Day. I am not sure if they are an older name but its an alternative.- pce out lolaa
Where did the name Veterans day come from?
Veterans' Day got its name in Washington D.C in front of the White House.
What was the oringinal name of Veterans Day?
Armistice Day.
Which national holiday was made in 1938?
veterans day but it was called armistice day before the name was changed in veterans day
What people do on poppy day?
It's another type of Veterans Day.
What does people do on poppy day?
It's another type of Veterans day.
What day did Veterans Day get its new name?
Nov. 11
What you s the original name of Veterans Day?
Armistice Day .
What was ther original name for Veterans Day?
'Armistice Day"
What was the name of Veterans Day before it was changed?
Armistice Day
