Veterans Day Holiday

At the time, WWI was the "war to end all wars". When the treaty was signed, it was the GREAT ARMISTICE since there wouldn't be any more "great" wars. Since then there have of course been many wars and it's now called veterans day to honor all vets.

The date marked the end of hostilities during World War 1. The occurrence of World War 2 created the desire to honor all veterans from all wars, not just the 'Big One.'<br>

Veterans Day is an official holiday in the United States. It is the anniversary of the World War I ending and a day to honor all the people who have served in the United States military. In 1954, Veterans Day replaced Armistice Day as the official holiday.

It doesn't commemorate a specific event . It honors all the people who have served in the armed forces and risked their lives to preserve our freedom.

Because the day celebrates and remembers those who fought in armed conflicts or served in the military.

It used to be called armisitce day until Eisenhower changed it to veteran's day

In Michigan, like the rest of the US, it is a Federal Holiday and US Government buildings, including Post Offices are closed. Veteran's Day is always on the 11th of November. Banks, and typically credit unions, are also closed on this date.

Usually it's November 11. If it is on a Sunday, then Veteran's day is celebrated on the Monday after. If it is on a Saturday, then the day is celebrated either on Saturday or Friday. It's observed mostly in the US. Basically it's a day for honoring all of the US veterans (soldiers).

According to an American Legion Auxiliary Hangout………………………

"The American Legion Auxiliary was the first organization to adopt the Poppy as a Memorial Flower. This took place at a National Convention in Kansas City Missouri in October, 1921.

The Poppy was picked as our memorial flower because it was in full bloom on the battlefield of France in the spring of 1919, where so many of the World War I service men died in battle to save our country.

The true meaning of the Poppy is an emblem of faith to those who gave their lives for the security of this nation, and by giving aid to those vererans and their families who are in need by wearing a Memorial Poppy"

Australia Day originally began to remember the arrival of the First Fleet in New South Wales and the establishment of the new British colony there. The first celebrations of the landing of the First Fleet were held in 1791. By 1804, 26 January was referred to as First Landing Day or Foundation Day. From that year onwards, informal celebrations were carried out in Sydney, especially among freed convicts.

No. The armistice, or cease-fire, of World War I occurred at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of the year 1918, French time. (At 11:00 hours (AM), November 11, 1918.) Veterans Day was first called Armistice Day and was first observed on November 11, 1919.

According to statistics, over 1.2 million veterans are currently enrolled in VA healthcare. The veterans receive timely medical assistance, including doctor's visits and medication. They also receive surgical procedures if needed, as well as benefits for living expenses.

When it begain, it was first proclaimed Armistice Day by Woodrow Wilson in 1919. It became an official holiday in 1938. Some countries still refer to it as Armistice Day. The name was changed to Veterans Day and the scope expanded in 1954.

nurses has helped many people in the past and still do today they take care of children and do the small jobs.

Yes - when the observance originated, WWI (The Great War) was so terrible on so many levels, it was thought there would never be another, so the day the Armistice was signed (the 11th hour of the 11thday of the 11th month)was made a holiday. Well, when WWII, Korea and Vietnam came along, it was decided to not continue to observe the end of these wars by another holiday (just too many to be productive), but to commemorate the end of all the wars by simply making one day, Veteran's Day.

Even Active Duty Military Veterans might not get the Day off, my husband served multiple tours in Iraq but now is a Drill Sergeant and for them this is a regular training day which means off to work he goes. And actually today he'll be gone all day and all night :-)

An accurate number is unavailable due to the inability to reconcile the still-living amongst the WW2-Korean War survivors, and the recent (2013-2014-2015) sesquestration that is cutting 30% from the USMC-USN-US Army-AF active-duty ranks.

Veteran's Day is a national holiday in the US. It allows citizens to participate in military ceremonies, parades, and anything that remembers the service of all veterans.

The 30 September 2007 Veterans Administration estimate places the daily deaths of WWII US veterans at 1,000 per day. These Veterans are now in or about to reach their 80's. How many Vietnam vets are dying each day?

I contacted Knotts Customer Relations and got this reponse today (10/12/10)

Hello Anna:

Yes, we are having the annual Military/Veteran's promotion from November 1 through November 25.

Sheri Ledoux, Administrator

Guest Communications

Knott's Berry Farm

8039 Beach Blvd.

Buena Park, CA 90620

(714) 220-5387

Fax: (714) 220-5426

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The US Flag, and star flags indicating a family member is serving in the military, or a gold star flag, indicating a family member died in service to the nation.