Question 128
Symbols & Holidays
What is Veterans Day?
Veterans Day is a national holiday on November 11 that honors all people who served in the U.S. military, both living veterans and those who died. Originally called Armistice Day to mark the end of World War I, it now recognizes service members from all wars and peacetime.
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