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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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Does the mail run on the day before Easter?
Monday, January 2, 2012 - * New Year's Day (Observed) Monday, January 16, 2012 - Martin Luther King Jr's Birthday Monday, February 20, 2012 - Washington's Birthday (President's Day) Monday, May 28, 2012 - Memorial Day Wednesday, July 4, 2012 - Independence Day Monday, September 3, 2012 - Labor Day Monday, October 18, 2012 - Columbus Day Monday, November 12, 2012 - * Veterans Day Thursday, November 22, 2012 - Thanksgiving Day Tuesday, December 25, 2012 - Christmas Day Tuesday, January 1, 2013 - New Year's Day
Notes:
*New Years Day 2012 and Veteran's Day fall on a Sunday - the holiday is observed the following Monday There is no regular mail delivery/pickup or retail services on Postal holidays You cannot schedule Hold Mail or Redelivery to begin or end on the above holiday dates
What is a good slogan to put on a veterans day poster?
My school did, Welcome Veterans, Thank you and a uncle sam poster.
For the what the welcome verterans we did it in red and blue letters and the thank you we did yellow letters on a black background and put bows and red and blue stars by the letters on a white piece of paper. for the uncle sam poster we did white, red, and blue stars around a picture of uncle sam and wrote his name under it and we put mini flags in each corner.
What activities happen on Veterans Day?
You get the day off form school and work of remembering veterans day theres also perades, celebrations,and memorial serves
What and when is armistice day?
In most countries, Armistice Day is November 11; this marks the armistice (and effective end) of World War One.
What do people do on Veterans Day at Arlington?
The holiday is for citizens to remember the sacrifice made by military personnel in defense of their nation, by attending military ceremonies and parades, flying national flag on homes and businesses, visiting hospitalized veterans and in cemeteries.
Veterans Day is celebrated on what date?
Veterans Day is celebrated in the month of November on the 11th day.
November 11, or what has come to be known as Veterans Day, was originally designated as a US legal holiday to honor Armistice Day - the end of World War I, which officially took place on November 11, 1918. In a Congressional bill passed in 1938, November 11 was "dedicated to the cause of world peace and to be hereafter celebrated and known as Armistice Day." As such, this new legal holiday honored World War I veterans. In 1954, the name was changed to Veterans Day, honoring all who served honorably in the armed forces.
It is observed as Armistice Day in New Zealand, France, Belgium, and Serbia, and as Remembrance Day (also Poppy Day) in countries of the British Commonwealth.
Declared national holiday in 1938 this holiday was declared to remembering veterans of world war 1?
Franklin Roosevelt made Armistice Day a national holiday in 1938.
Why is it important for us to remember the veterans?
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because they have fought for us
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Veterans are important because some may have been family and they risked their life for us and our freedom
When November 11 officially became Veterans' day?
Yes Veteran's day is always on November 11th. The resaon for that is because world war 1 ended at November 11th at the 11th hour. The 11-11-11 seems very symbolic so the United States decide to use that day.
How did Veterans Day come to be?
Veterans Day came to be when WW1 ended, the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, in 1918. At first Veterans Day was called Armstice Day. This day was reserved to acknowledge the courage and the patriotism of the United States who have fought for our country. It wasn't until May 13, 1938 that the law was adopted to make Armstice Day a federal and national holiday for November 11th of each year. Then in June 6 of 1954 Congress changed the named Armstice Day to Veterans Day to honor all of mthe United States.
who where they fighting????????????????/
Why should you be thankful for veterans?
One of the reasons why it is important to be thankful for veterans is that these people are willing to put their lives on the line. They go to war zones and are willing to face danger and death. They have no intention to gain any fame. They do it so that the country people get peace and live with peace. Joining the military is a voluntary act and cant be forced on anyone. Also, these soldiers leave behind all wealth, family and friends and go to sacrifice their lives. Sometimes you never get to hear from them and they never get an opportunity to see their family. Yet they make this sacrifice. So it is important that the people of the country honor their veterans.
Why was it called armistice day?
An armistice is a truce or a ceasefire allowing for peace talks or discussions. Armistice Day is the anniversary of the official end of World War I, November 11, 1918, when German high command capitulated to Allied forces at Compiègne, France.
What year was the first Veterans Day celebrated?
Veterans Day was originally called Armistice Day because the armistice ending the hostilities of World War I took effect at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of the year 1918 French time. (This date was not the official end of WWI as many people think. That happened on June 28, 1919 with the signing of the Treaty of Versialles.) Armistice Day was first observed on November 11, 1919, one year later! In 1954 the holiday was renamed as Veterans Day.
How many names are on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial?
58,267 names are arranged chronologically in order of the date of casualty.
Are thailand veteran's considered veitnam veterans?
This will probably annoy many "Boots On Ground" advocates, however I believe Thailand Veterans are "Vietnam Veterans". During the Vietnam war our bases in Thailand were attacked five times by Vietnam Sappers. Also tactical herbicides was used on the perimeters of every base in Thailand. Our Thailand Veterans, loaded weapons on the planes to fulfill the missions in Vietnam and protect the "Boots On Ground" troops. Air Force Personnel volunteered to man secret radar sites in Laos to guide bomb strikes, etc. in Vietnam and many lost their lives when those sites were over run. Some want to call Thai Veterans "Vietnam Era Veterans" the same designation someone that served in Germany during the war might be called. I honor those that did serve in Germany and all other areas during the Vietnam War but to refer to those who served in Thailand, Laos and Cambodia as anything other than Vietnam Veterans is an insult to the service they performed in the defense of bases in Thailand and the support of the troops on the ground in Vietnam. I believe those that died in Laos and in at least one bunker explosion at a Thai base are listed on the wall. We shared the same experience as other Vietnam Vets on our return in 69 and 70 from the public, we share the same health issues from Agent Orange as our brothers who served in-country. Air Force Security Police, Thailand 69-70.
Who is Veterans Day typically celebrated?
Veterans Day is a national holiday celebrated in recognition of all American veterans of all wars.
Does mail still come on Veterans Day?
No, all offices are closed. Mail never runs on Veteran's Day. Check out the USPS holiday schedule.
See related links for all US Postal Service holidays.
Why it is important to celebrate Veterans Day?
It is important to celebrate Veterans Day because these people fight for our lives, freedom, and rights, so we give thanks to them all for this with a holiday.
What does the 11th hour have to do with Veterans Day?
Because this is when World War I ended so we pay tribute and remember our soldiers on this important day on the 11th hour of the 11 day of the 11 month.. This was also the date when World War I ended in 1918 :).. Make sure you remember our soldiers Lest We Forget
Where do they have the veterens day national ceremony?
The National Veteran's Day ceremony takes place at Arlington National Cemetery, outside of Washington. DC.
