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November 11, 1918 was the date of the end of World War I and November 11 was celebrated from 1918 until 1954 as Armistice Day. In 1954, the name of the holiday was changed to Veterans' Day under Eisenhower . In 1968, under Johnson the date of the holiday was set to always fall on Monday near Nov. 11. In 1975, under Ford, the date was reset to always fall on November 11.
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What has the US done to help Vietnam veterans?
US Veterans Affairs.
Who made up the Bonus Army that marched on Washington?
After WWI, Congress votes to give veterans a bonus that will be paid in the year 1945, but in 1932 veterans march on Washington DC demanding their bonus. Thousands of veterans set up camp out side of the capital
What memorial in Washingto DC honors war veterans?
"Monument to living veterans" honors living veterans, several others such as "Korean war monument, viet nam war monument, and WWII monument" are more specific, however don't have the name "veteran" in their title. I got a test and the right answer is actually "Vietnam Veterans Memorial" I swear this is right!! -someone else then the person above
What is a major responsibility of the Committee on Veterans Affairs?
It works to ensure military veterans recieve proper benefits and medical care. A+
In 1954 This US President changed the name of the holiday November 11 to veterans day?
President Eisenhower signed the law that changed the name. I am not sure that he was the motivating force behind the name change.
