We've assembled a collection of fun facts about Veterans Day for you to share with your residents while honoring those who have served our country!
- In other parts of the world, Veterans Day is celebrated as Remembrance Day or Armistice Day in honor of November 11 being the anniversary of the signing of the armistice that ceased fighting during World War I.
- In 1919, President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed November 11 to be Armistice Day. In 1954, President Dwight Eisenhower changed the name to Veterans Day to honor all veterans, not just those who served in World War I.
- The Secretary of Veterans Affairs serves as the chairperson of the Veterans Day National Committee.
- One third of all living veterans served during the Vietnam War.
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