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Alfred King, a store owner from Kansas wanted to expand Armistice Day beyond veterans of World War I to celebrate all veterans. In 1953, He campaigned locally and then, with the help of his Congressional Representative, a bill declaring it a holiday went through Congress and was signed into law on May 26, 1954 by President Dwight David Eisenhower.
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What was Veterans' Day called in 1919?
Veterans Day was called Armistice Day in 1919.
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.
When was Veterans day named Veterans Day?
Armistice Day in the US was renamed Veterans Day in 1954.
What was veterans days really called?
Veteran's Day was originally called "Armistice Day".
Veterans Day Call Originally?
Armistice Day
What was Veterans' Day called in 1919?
Veterans Day was called Armistice Day in 1919.
What was Veterans Day once called?
Armistice Day
What was the Veterans Day called before Veterans Day?
Armistice Day .
How did armistice day become Veterans Day in the US?
The name was justed change when it becames a national holiday.
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 Veterans Day named for?
'Armistice Day"
What are Three phrases of Veterans Day?
Armistice Day, Veterans Day, Remembrance Day.
Why was Veterans Day called Armistice?
Because they changed Veterans Day into armistice day in 1954 because they thought it's was a better name
When was Veterans day named Veterans Day?
Armistice Day in the US was renamed Veterans Day in 1954.
What was veterans days really called?
Veteran's Day was originally called "Armistice Day".
What was Veterans Day originally?
Veterans day was first known as Armistice Day. It always takes place on November 11th or 11/11 on a Thursday because that was the day the war ended. They signed the papers on November 11th at 11:11.
What was Veterans Day first called?
Armistice Day.
