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What president changed the name of the holiday celebrated on November 11th?
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∙ 14y ago
It was President Woodrow Wilson who originally declared Armistice Day to recognize the service of military members from WWI.
Congress (the only body with the power to declare holidays) changed it to "Veterans Day" following the Korean War as recognition for all US Veterans, past and to come.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 13y agoPresident Woodrow Wilson first proclaimed 'Armistice Day' in 1919, to honor the soldiers of World War I. In 1954, President Eisenhower expanded to include all veterans, and it was renamed Veterans Day.
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∙ 13y agoIt was President Woodrow Wilson who declared November 11th as Veterans Day. A link can be found below to check facts and learn more.
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∙ 12y agoWiki User
∙ 14y agoThe change was made in 1954. President Eisenhower was the one that signed the bill making it law. Originally the holiday was called Armistice Day.
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∙ 12y agowell its Ronald reggen
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