Saluting Our Veterans: 3 Intriguing Facts About Veterans Day

Veterans Day is a national holiday in the United States that honors the service and sacrifice of American veterans. It is celebrated on November 11th, the anniversary of the signing of the armistice that ended World War I.

Here are three interesting facts about Veterans Day.

It Was Originally Called Armistice Day

When the holiday was first established in 1919, it was called Armistice Day to commemorate the signing of the armistice that ended World War I on November 11, 1918.

In 1954, the holiday was renamed Veterans Day to honor the service of all American veterans, not just those who served in World War I.

It Is Celebrated in Other Countries

Although Veterans Day is a national holiday in the United States, it is also celebrated in other countries. In the United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia, November 11th is known as Remembrance Day or Armistice Day and is a day to honor the service and sacrifice of military veterans.

The National Ceremony Takes Place at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

Each year, a national Veterans Day ceremony is held at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery. The ceremony includes a wreath-laying ceremony, a parade of colors, and the playing of Taps.

The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is a monument dedicated to the memory of unidentified American servicemen and women who died in World War I, World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War.

Veterans Day is a reminder of the bravery and dedication of those who have served in the United States Armed Forces.