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The name "Veterans Day" was proposed by President Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1954. He advocated for the change to honor all U.S. military veterans, as opposed to just those who had died in World War I, which was originally commemorated by Armistice Day. The new name was officially enacted by Congress, and the first Veterans Day celebration took place on November 11, 1954.
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Who proposed that armistice day be renamed Veterans day?
alvin king
Where did the name Veterans day come from?
Veterans' Day got its name in Washington D.C in front of the White House.
Which US president signed an order proclaiming November 11 veterans day?
On June 1, 1954 President Eisenhower signed HR7786, changing Armistice Day to Veterans Day.
What was the oringinal name of Veterans Day?
Armistice Day.
Another name for 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
When did president eisenhower make veterans day a holiday?
According to Historians, President Eisenhower declared Veterans Day a holiday after he signed a bill changing it from Armistice Day on October 8, 1954.
What is another name for armistice day?
Remembrance Day, Veterans Day
What was ther original name for Veterans Day?
'Armistice Day"
What was the name of Veterans Day before it was changed?
Armistice Day
What you s the original name of Veterans Day?
Armistice Day .
What day did Veterans Day get its new name?
Nov. 11
