- Jace Shoemaker-Galloway
Veterans Day
When is Veterans Day?
Veterans Day is typically observed each year on Nov. 11, unless the day happens to fall on a weekend, then it is observed on the prior Friday or following Monday.
Nov. 11, 2014
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Nov. 11, 2016
Nov. 10, 2017
Veterans Day History
The holiday, originally called Armistice Day, was created to honor the end of World War I, which occurred during the 11th hour, on the 11th day of the 11th month - November 11. The day later expanded to honor the veterans of WWII. In 1954, the 83rd United States Congress amended the 1937 act, changed the name to Veterans Day and honored veterans of all wars.
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