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Veterans Day
On November 11th, 1918, the Armistice to cease the fighting of World War 1 went into effect. This was between the Allied powers, which included the United States, and the German Empire, who was one of the last of the Central Powers still fighting. November 11th has become known as Veterans Day in the US. It is a celebration to honor the American Veterans of all wars for patriotism, willingness to serve, and sacrifice the the United States and the greater good.
November 1919, President Wilson proclaimed November 11th as Armistice Day. It was meant to be a celebration observed with parades and a brief suspension of business beginning at 11:00 am. It became a legal holiday many years later, on May 13th, 1938, officially known as Armistice Day. Many people pushed to change the name to Veterans Day to honor all those who served, and they succeeded on June 1st, 1954. On October 8th of that same year, Eisenhower issued the first Veterans Day proclamation. In 1968 the Uniform Holiday Bill allowed extending 3 day weekends for Federal employers for Veterans Day, but many states did not observe it. In 1971, they reversed the decision, and it has remained the same since then.
Veterans Day is observed on November 11th, regardless of the day of the week it falls on. It serves as a reminder to honor those who have served and remember their sacrifice for our country.
Source:
https://department.va.gov/veterans-day/history-of-veterans-day/
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