Veterans day originated as "Armistice Day" on Nov. 11, 1919 the first anniversary of the end of World War 1. Congress passed a resolution in 1926 for an annual abservance, and Nov. 11 became a natinal holiday beginning in 1938. Veterans day is not to be confused with Memorial Day- a common misunderstanding according to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Memoial Day (the 4th monday in may) honors American service members who died in service to their country or as a result of injuries incurred during battle, while Veterans Day pays tribute to all American veterans living or dead but especially gives thanks to living veterans who served their country honorably during war or peacetime.
To me veterans day means a lot to me because i kno wthat one day i will become a veteran myself. Veterans are a great part of me. i love them and i honor their hard work!
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