When was Veterans Day introduced and why?

Anonymous

∙ 13y ago

Updated: 8/20/2019

Veterans Day was first introduced as Armistice Day after WWI. Originally meant to commemorate the end of the war, it now concerns American veterans, specifically living ones.

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∙ 13y ago

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When was Veterans Day introduced?

1954

What state introduced a bill to change the name to veterans' day?

washiton

Which US congressman introduced legislation to change the name of Armistice Day to Veterans Day?

OBAMA

What song was introduced on Veterans day and royalties given to the scouts?

"God Bless America," I think.

What is better Veterans Day or Memorial Day?

Veterans Day

What is the importance veterans day?

what is the importance veterans day

What day was Veterans Day in 1955?

Veterans Day 1955 was a Friday.

What day was Veterans Day 2007?

Veterans Day 2007 was a Sunday.

What day is Veterans Day 2010?

Veterans Day 2010 is a Thursday.

What was the Veterans Day called before Veterans Day?

Armistice Day .

What are Three phrases of Veterans Day?

Armistice Day, Veterans Day, Remembrance Day.

Why are the no apostrophe around the word Veterans for Veterans Day?

The term "Veterans Day" is spelled without an apostrophe to indicate that the day is a day for honoring all veterans, not just one specific veteran or a possession or attribute belonging to veterans. The absence of the apostrophe sets it apart from possessive forms like "Veteran's Day" or "Veterans' Day."

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