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Veteran's Day
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What is the origin of Veterans Day?
yes This federal/state holiday didn't actually become "Veterans Day" until about 1954. Before that, it was called "Armistice Day" here in the U.S. "officially" beginning in 1938. Years before that, in 1919, one of our presidents proclaimed Nov. 11th (of that year as I understand it) "Armistice Day". It reflected what the Europeans were doing across the ocean I suppose for memorials/anniversaries? Any how, what ever the "title" for this holiday, it originally was to "remember" those that died in WWI, and to thereafter promote peace. Something like that. Incidentally, the choice for "November 11th" as being THE holiday/remembrance day was not done willy-nilly. It had great significance; ie, the treaty "ending" WWI was finally signed by the Germans on Nov 11th, on the 11th hour (11 o'clock on 11-11-1918). While several countries around the world do celebrate this "Nov 11th" remembrance, not all of them call it Veterans Day, nor do all call it "Armistice Day". France still calls their's Armistice Day though. Back in 1954 when Veterans Day actually became what it is today for us (the USA), we can actually thank a lone crusader here in the USA for his thinking that ALL veterans should be included and honored on "Armistice Day", not JUST WWI vets. About a year after he started his campaign is when Arm Day became all inclusive. BTW, my birthday is Nov 11th. And, the day before I can celebrate another: Nov 10th- the Marines' Birthday (yes, I served).
What two names that other countries use for Veteran Day?
armistice day
Why was armastice day changed to Veterans Day in the US?
From Wikipedia: In 1953, an Emporia, Kansas, shoe store owner named Al King had the idea to expand Armistice Day to celebrate all veterans, not just those who served in World War I. King had been actively involved with the American War Dads during World War II. He began a campaign to turn Armistice Day into "All" Veterans Day. The Emporia Chamber of Commerce took up the cause after determining that 90% of Emporia merchants as well as the Board of Education supported closing their doors on November 11, 1953, to honor veterans. With the help of then-U.S. Rep. Ed Rees, also from Emporia, a bill for the holiday was pushed through Congress. President Dwight Eisenhower signed it into law on May 26, 1954.[
National holiday is in may?
The national holiday in the U.S. in the month of May is Memorial Day. This holiday is to remember the men and women who have died serving the country.
When was flag day voted to be permanet holiday?
in the year 1949
What was the holiday originally called?
Armistice Day
What was veterans days really called?
Veteran's Day was originally called "Armistice Day".
Veterans Day was originally called?
Armistice Day .
Why was November 14th selected as Veterans Day?
November 11th was selected as Veteran's Day. The holiday was originally called "Armistice Day", because on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, an armistice ended WWI.
What veterans day was originally called?
Armistice day.
What was Veterans Day originally called in the US?
Armistice Day
What was rembrance day previously called and when did it change?
It was originally called armistice day
What wars do you celebrate on Veterans Day?
Veterans' Day was originally called Armistice Day. It orginally just celebrated/honored WWI veterans. However, following WWII the holiday was renamed and now honors all US military veterans.
What event caused the formation of Veterans Day?
Because Veteran's Day was originally "Armistice Day", the end of WWI is what caused the holiday.
When did armistice day become a holiday?
Armistice day became a nationa holiday in 1954. The named was changed to veteran's day when that happened. Armistice day is also known as remembrance day.
When did Armistice Day become a national holiday?
Armistice day became a nationa holiday in 1954. The named was changed to veteran's day when that happened. Armistice day is also known as remembrance day.
Who suggested Veterans Day to be a special day?
Veterans' Day was originally called Armistice Day, in celebration of the armistice that ended World War I. Woodrow Wilson was the US President then, but no one in particular started the holiday. Everybody involved celebrated.
