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Veterans Day Holiday

War War 1 ended on the eleventh minute of the eleventh hour of the eleventh day or the eleventh month. Now, the 11th day of November is set aside to honor those who have served, and too often died, for their country. Originally called Armistice Day, that day is now called Veteran's Day. Ask and answer questions about Veteran's Day here.

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What is the correct spelling of Veteran's Day or Veterans'?

The VA website just shows it as Veterans Day. There is no apostrophe used. The word "Veteran" is used in its plural form, not in any possessive form.

Why is there a moment of silence at 11 am on Veterans Day?

Veterans Day in the US (known as Remembrance Day in the UK and Commonwealth countries and as Armistice Day in other countries) is held on the 11th of November.

There is a (usually two minute) silence held at 11am (the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month) which in 1918 marked the formal ending of World War 1.

The silence is held as a sign of respect for the approx. 20 million people who died in that war and those who lost their lives in conflicts since then.

In the UK it is traditional to read the fourth stanza of For The Fallen (1914) by Laurence Binyon:

"They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them."

The final line is commonly repeated in response by those listening as an affirmation of their duty of remembrance.

How do you thank a veteran?

There are many ways in which you can thank a veteran. Personally thank them for their service, buy them a meal, or make a donation to a military foundation or charity.

When did Columbus Day become a legal holiday?

lumbus day is the day when everybody gets together and has a sponsered chocolate race then they do a tradidional dance and hug the leaves :]

How do you celebrate Veterans Day?

In the US, it is a Federal holiday, so most government offices are closed, and banks and post offices, also many stores. The day is filled with veteran related activities, such as parades, ceremonies, air shows, decorating/visiting veteran graves, a national veterans day ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery where the President lays a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknowns. All this to remember the sacrifice of all who call themselves veterans

Are you a Veteran if still in the service?

Anyone who is either on Active Duty, Reserves, or is a former service member is considered a military Veteran.

However, recognition and status is based on the type of discharge - dishonorable or bad conduct discharges strip you of all Veteran's rights.

How long ago did you start celebrating veterans day?

Taking the date President Woodrow Wilson declared as Armistice Day as a national holiday in 1919, then the USA has celebrated it

(now called Veteran's Day) for 94 years.

What day is Veterans Day?

Veterans Day is November 11. (see below)

Formerly "Armistice Day" from World War I, this special day of remembance is observed on the 11th of November each year. In some countries, such as Australia, it is referred to as Remembrance Day.

*Under a provision of the Uniform Monday Holiday Act in the US, a Monday federal holiday is observed when November 11 falls on a Sunday. In 2012, this holiday was November 12, 2012.
November 11

How many living war veterans are there in the US?

Unfortunately, the statistics for War Veterans in America goes by each State (in Canada, Province to Province). If you type in Google and once it's up, type in "American War Veterans in ____" and then put the State name in you will get the stats.

There actually isn't a correct total to a census to war vets and I have no idea why. I did come up with one, but the figures didn't make any sense. For example:

Vietnam Vets who refused to return .. 0

Vietnam Vets alive at end of 2003 ... 591

Although this chart did not go by State it must be some State with such a low figure.

Also, I do know for a fact that many young American men came to Canada because they didn't believe in the Vietnam War.

Sorry I couldn't get better stats for you, but if you go into Google as I suggested and go state by state you should get some facts and figures.

What year did they switch the date of Veterans Day?

The date of Veteran's Day was never switched. It has always been on the 11th day of the 11th month to commemorate the signing of the treaty that ended World War I. It is celebrated on the Monday following the 11th of needed so people can have a day off from work to shop and ignore what the day is supposed to mean.

What is the music called that is played at the 11th hour of the 11th month of the 11th day?

At 11AM on the 11th of November, Rememberance Day, in Australia it is customary to observe a minutes silence while a bugler plays "Last Post". This is to commemorate the cessation of hostilities in World War I.

How did people celebrate Veterans Day in 1919?

In 1919 there was no veteran's day, only armistice day on the 11th of November. People did not celebrate it very much, other than remembering WWI. In 1954, our veteran's day was made, and was celebrated widely.

In 1918 what happened on the 11th hour of the 111th day of the 11th month?

The armistice that ended hostilities between Germany and the Allies during World War I went into effect on November 11, 1918 at 11 a. m. The armistice did not end the war, merely active fighting. World War I did not officially end until the Treaty of Versailles was signed on June 28, 1919.

How many d-day veterans fought in Vietnam?

No way to tell. Any career army man (career soldier) who was in his 40's was 9 out of 10 times a WWII veteran.

Why do some schools close on Veterans Day?

Unfortunately, it is up to each individual school district. It usually takes a few military veterans on the school board or an administrator that has served to make this happen. Our district has none of the above and school is in session on Nov. 11th.

Why you celebrate Veterans Day?

We "celebrate" Veterans Day to honor all persons who have served our country in the military.

When organizing a ceremony which title is correct a.Veterans Day b.Veterans' Day c. Veteran's Day?

According to 5 USC 6103, Holidays (Title 5 United States Code, Part III, Chapter 61, subchapter I) the correct version is "Veterans Day." Veteran's or Veterans' show possession, which is not intended. The intent is to remember veterans on this day, not to show that it is their day.