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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 are the important days in Confucianism?
The "religion" Confucianism does not have special days like Christianity (Christmas). Confucianism places big importance on rituals. These rituals can take place on any day of the year and they honour ancestors deaths to deceased loved ones. So in the cofucianism religion special days (rituals) may occur when ever a family sees it is necessary.
Where did the first Veterans Day take place?
The first Veterans Day was observed as "Armistice Day" in 1921 when an unknown World War I American soldier was buried at Arlington National Cemetery, the highest place of honor in our country. A similar burial of an unknown soldier also occurred in England at the highest places of honor on November 11 and France at the Arc de Triomphe. These events marked the end of WWI at 11 A.M. on 11/11/1918/
On November 11, 1954 this day was officially renamed Veterans Day.
How many veterans are there in the US?
According to the 2010 American Community Survey, the year of the last census, there were 21.8 million veterans living in the United States. Of this number:
• 2.4 million were African-American
• 1.2 million were Hispanic
• 265,000 were Asian
• 165,000 were American Indian or Alaska Native
• 28,000 were Native Hawaiian of other Pacific Islander
• 17.5 million were non-Hispanic white
(These totals are for those reporting only a single ethnicity.)
• 1.6 million were female
• 9 million veterans were aged 65 or older
• 1.7 million veterans were younger than 35
Who came up with the idea of Veterans Day?
In 1921, an unknown World War I American soldier was buried in Arlington National
Cemetery. This site, on a hillside overlooking the Potomac River and the city of
Washington, D.C., became the focal point of reverence for America's veterans.
Similar ceremonies occurred earlier in England and France, where an unknown soldier
was buried in each nation's highest place of honor (in England, Westminster Abbey; in
France, the Arc de Triomphe). These memorial gestures all took place on November 11,
giving universal recognition to the celebrated ending of World War I fighting at 11 a.m.,
November 11, 1918 (the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month). The day became
known as "Armistice Day."
Armistice Day officially received its name in America in 1926 through a Congressional
resolution. It became a national holiday 12 years later by similar Congressional action. If
the idealistic hope had been realized that World War I was "the War to end all wars,"
November 11 might still be called Armistice Day. But only a few years after the holiday
was proclaimed, war broke out in Europe. Sixteen and one-half million Americans took
part. Four hundred seven thousand of them died in service, more than 292,000 in battle.
Armistice Day Changed To Honor All Veterans
The first celebration using the term Veterans Day occurred in Birmingham, Alabama, in
1947. Raymond Weeks, a World War II veteran, organized "National Veterans Day,"
which included a parade and other festivities, to honor all veterans. The event was held
on November 11, then designated Armistice Day. Later, U.S. Representative Edward Rees of Kansas proposed a bill that would change Armistice Day to Veterans Day. In
1954, Congress passed the bill that President Eisenhower signed proclaiming
November 11 as Veterans Day. Raymond Weeks received the Presidential Citizens
Medal from President Reagan in November 1982. Weeks' local parade and ceremonies
are now an annual event celebrated nationwide.
On Memorial Day 1958, two more unidentified American war dead were brought from
overseas and interred in the plaza beside the unknown soldier of World War I. One was
killed in World War II, the other in the Korean War. In 1984, an unknown serviceman
from the Vietnam War was placed alongside the others. The remains from Vietnam
were exhumed May 14, 1998, identified as Air Force 1st Lt. Michael Joseph Blassie,
and removed for burial. To honor these men, symbolic of all Americans who gave their
lives in all wars, an Army honor guard, the 3rd U.S. Infantry (The Old Guard), keeps day
and night vigil.
A law passed in 1968 changed the national commemoration of Veterans Day to the
fourth Monday in October. It soon became apparent, however, that November 11 was a
date of historic significance to many Americans. Therefore, in 1978 Congress returned
the observance to its traditional date.
National Ceremonies Held at Arlington National Cemetery
The focal point for official, national ceremonies for Veterans Day continues to be the
memorial amphitheater built around the Tomb of the Unknowns. At 11 a.m. on
November 11, a combined color guard representing all military services executes
"Present Arms" at the tomb. The nation's tribute to its war dead is symbolized by the
laying of a presidential wreath. The bugler plays "taps." The rest of the ceremony takes
place in the amphitheater.
Veterans Day ceremonies at Arlington and elsewhere are coordinated by the
President's Veterans Day National Committee. Chaired by the Secretary of Veterans
Affairs, the committee represents national veterans organizations.
Governors of many states and U.S. territories appoint Veterans Day chairpersons who,
in cooperation with the National Committee and the Department of Defense, arrange
and promote local ceremonies.
Why do you celebrate Columbus Day and Veterans Day?
Because if Columbus hadn't fount America we'd all be dead. And cut the soldiers some slack!
Why do people care about Veterans Day?
we care for our veterans because they fight for our country and because they risk their life to die for our country.
What happens if november 11 falls on a weekend?
If November 11 falls on a weekend, Veterans Day is celebrated on that day, but the Federal holiday for Veterans Day will be on the Monday after.
Are military persons who are currently serving in the military honored on Veterans Day as well?
No. Veterans Day is for American soldiers who fought, not those who are fighting.
Who celebrates rememberance day?
Probably nobody. Many countries "commemorate" it. But it is broader than remembering dead soldiers. One may consider all that sacrificed and suffered. Broadly speaking you refer to Armistice Day Nov. 11 when the First World War ended but many extend this to WWII or to other wars in which their country was involved.
The main countries involved in WWI would have public and official commemorations. Usually multiple ones in many villages and towns.
There are other countries which though neutral do have Prime Ministers and heads of State attend both at home and abroad, for example Ireland. This is complicated by the fact that Ireland was a British colony and had a rebellion for Independence in 1916 the Middle of WWI! Yet at least 37,000 Irish died mostly from the "Catholic/Nationalist" south of Ireland which wanted independence from the UK. In fact the vast minority of Irish serving or dying in the British Army were from that part of Ireland which wanted to stay as part of the UK. Most of the dead came from the "nationalist" South who wanted to leave the UK but there was always a tradition of the Irish fighting in English/British Military. In fact this continues - the first "British" military death in the current Iraq conflict was in fact an Irish man.
There were commemorations but few attended and WWI veterans were spurned by most in the new Republic. The symbolic Poppy for example is not traditionally worn by Irish and seen as a symbol of British Militarism in Ireland. However the President and Prime Minister and Army Band do have a ceremony on Nov. 11. -Bart
Why is Veterans Day celebrated on November eleventh.?
Veteran's Day was originally called "Armistice Day". It was on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month that an Armistice ended WWI.
What is an Honoring Veteran Coin?
Military Challenge Coins are a military challenge coin depicting rank, medals, area served, branch of armed forces served in, infantry division, airborne division, cavalry division, etc.
We should thank veterans because they fight for our freedom, sacrifice their time for us, and they are human beings just like us. We could be out there fighting, but we're not. Just think of what they could be doing other than this.
Where does the veterans day parade in Palm Springs start?
It starts at the intersection of Palm Canyon and Ramon Road and heads northbound on Palm Canyon Drive to Alejo Road where the parade ends.
Do any other countries observe Veterans Day?
Canada and the US celebrate Veterans Day. Other countries have similar observances, some on November 11th, others on different days. They are all in tribute to the millions that have served their countries in the armed forces.
What do veterans do to honor there fallen friends on Veterans Day?
hang a flag and wear red white and blue duh
IMPROVED ANSWER:
Many Americans (which includes veterans), celebrate in different ways the service and the sacrifices the men and women of of military have given for their country.
The main things in the United States, includes the laying of a wreath at Arlington Cemetery, by the President of the United States, in Washington, DC.
You do find the flag flying on this special day. In many cities, and towns across the country, you can find memorial services in cemeteries, or in the parks, for the fallen friends, and for the service of all those who are no longer with us.
Parades, pageants, picnics, and fireworks are also included in the celebration of Veterans Day.
Where is Veterans Day celebrated?
where is veterans day celebrated
Veterans Day is celebrated in many countries on their own designated days. In the US it is celebrated on 11/11 as that was the day and time that the peace accord was signed ending WWI. We celebrate Veterans Day for those men and women that gave their lives so we can live in freedom. Freedom isn't free.
What was the name before Veterans Day?
it all depends on what country you live in : Canada it is called Remembrance Day as well as in Great Britain USA it has always been Veterans Day.
What do people observe at 11 am on Veterans Day?
The armistice that ended World War ONE was signed at 11 a.m, on the eleventh day of the eleventh month of 1918. Many people observe a minute of silence in remembrance of all Americans who have served, and the many who have died, in the military.
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.
