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Veterans Day originated from Armistice Day, which commemorated the end of World War I on November 11, 1918It was made a national holiday in 1938, but in 1954, after serving in World War II and the Korean War, the name was changed to Veterans Day to honor all American veterans, both living and deceased.
- Armistice Day (1919): The first commemoration of the armistice ending WWI took place on November 11, 1919, as Armistice Day, to remember those who served in the war.
- Federal Holiday (1938): Congress made Armistice Day an official federal holiday, dedicated to world peace and the veterans of World War I.
- Veterans Day (1954): Following World War II and the Korean War, veterans' service organizations urged for a more inclusive holiday. U.S. Representative Edward Reesproposed a bill to change the name, and President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed the legislation, officially changing Armistice Day to Veterans Day to honor all who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces.
- Modern Observance: The name was changed to avoid the apostrophe, indicating that the day is for all veterans, not a day that belongs to them. The holiday is distinct from Memorial Day, which specifically honors those who have died in service.
Veterans Day | History, Meaning, & Facts | BritannicaVeterans Day is a national holiday in the United States that honors veterans of the armed forces and those killed in the country's wars. The holiday is celebrat...
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