Brief history

Let's go on a trip through time and learn about Veterans' Day! It was in 1918 when World War I ended. People were happy and wanted to remember that day. So, in 1919, November 11th was called Armistice Day. In 1954, there was another war - World War II. People thought, "Why not celebrate all veterans on this day?" So they changed the name to Veterans' Day. Then, in 1968, some people thought it would be good to move Veterans' Day to Monday. But not everyone liked that idea. Some people said that November 11 had too much history. So, in 1975, the president said, "Let's go back to November 11." And that's how it is today.

Veteran's Day is a day to thank all soldiers. It's different from Memorial Day[,](fix::because Memorial) which is for people who have died. Veteran's Day is for everyone who has served.On Veteran's Day, people wear poppies and wave flags. They remember all the good things that soldiers have done. It's a special day to be proud of our country.

How to Celebrate

There are various ways to celebrate Veterans Day and show appreciation for veterans. Some ideas include:

• Organising events such as parades, concerts, and exhibitions to raise awareness about the importance of veterans' contributions.
• Hosting charity events to support veterans and their families.
• Sharing stories about veterans and their experiences.
• Placing wreaths and flowers at memorials dedicated to veterans.

Veterans Day

Interesting facts

• Many have experienced the rigors of war. As of 2018, there are still 18.2 million veterans alive who have served in at least one conflict.
• Female veterans make up 9% of the total veteran population in the United States.
• Leading states In 2019, the states with the highest proportion of veterans were Alaska, Wyoming, and Virginia.
• World War II veterans In 2020, there were still 325,000 out of the 16 million Americans who participated in World War II.
• The Korean War Two million veterans served during the Korean War.