Veterans Day Holiday

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.

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.

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.

58,267 names are arranged chronologically in order of the date of casualty.

Because of our men and women who are now in a war .

That is a sign of pride on the country of America.

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.

Veterans Day is a national holiday celebrated in recognition of all American veterans of all wars.

No, all offices are closed. Mail never runs on Veteran's Day. Check out the USPS holiday schedule.

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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.

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

The National Veteran's Day ceremony takes place at Arlington National Cemetery, outside of Washington. DC.

because remembrance day is , in theory, is an explanation of what remembrance day is about. Remembering people.

The holiday was declared officially by some states beginning in 1912. In 1914 President Woodrow Wilson declared the first national Mother's Day, as a day for American citizens to fly the flag in honor of those mothers whose sons had died in war.

Armistice Day in the US was renamed Veterans Day in 1954.

Yes. It is appropriate to pledge allegiance without a flag present.

on the eleventh day of the eleventh month, just like they do every year.

we celebrate vetrans day becouse thats was a special day when our vetarns were in the world war 1

The USA. has gone through many wars and battles in the past. These historic events featured brave and courageous soldiers who were very eager to sacrifice their lives in honor of their country. Without their valiant efforts, it is very hard to imagine the freedom, independence and peace that are currently in effect in society. Here is a quick look at the basic idea behind. Why do we celebrate Veterans Day? This special day was established as a yearly holiday in honor of the brave veteran soldiers and Military personnel. This national holiday is held annually on the 11th day of November. It was based on the date of the signing of the Armistice, which eventually led to the end of World War I. In case this day falls on a Saturday, people can hold the celebration on that particular day or the weekday before, which is a Friday. When it lands of a Sunday, they can hold the celebration on the nearest weekday, which is a Monday.

Remembrance Day in Australia is on November 11 every year. It is when, at the eleventh hour on the eleventh day of the eleventh month, the nation stops for a minute's silence, to remember those who sacrificed their lives in war.

Australians also observe ANZAC Day which has become the main day when those who served in all wars involving Australia are remembered.

Memorial Day is a US holiday and is not celebrated in Canada.

The weekend prior to Memorial Day is the Victoria Day long weekend in Canada. Victoria Day is the celebration of the birth of our beloved Queen Victoria, who was our Monarch when Canada was created in 1867. Her Majesty's birthday was the 24th day of May. Victoria Day is celebrated on May 24th, if that date falls on a Monday, or otherwise on the Monday immediately prior to that date.

Armistice Day was the end of WWI, after WWII, the date was moved and renamed Veterans Day.

Much of the world recognizes Armistice Day as November 11. It is called different things in different countries, but it marks the official end of the First World War (November 11, 1918, 11:11am, GMT)

Veterans Day is always observed on November 11th. This is because the cease-fire, or armistice, of World War I occurred at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918 French time. Veterans Day was originally called Armistice Day for this reason. This date was not the end of WWI. That did not officially happen until June 28, 1919 with the signing of the Treaty of Versailles.

Veterans Day is solely a US holiday. Many other nations have a similar holiday also on November 11th but with different names. In Australia, Canada and Great Britain it is called Remembrance Day. In Australia and Canada it is, again, always on November 11th. In Great Britain it is on the Sunday nearest to November 11th.