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	\| holiday_name = Veterans Day		\| holiday_name = Veterans Day
	\| image = ~~Veterans_Day_ceremony.jpg~~		\| image =
	\| caption = Ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery		\| caption = Ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery
	\| observed_by = [[United States]]		\| observed_by = [[United States]]
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	\| celebrating = Honoring all U.S. military veterans		\| celebrating = Honoring all U.S. military veterans
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	'''Veterans Day''' is a federal holiday in the [[United States]] observed annually on '''November 11'''. It honors '''all U.S. military veterans''', both living and deceased, who have served in the United States Armed Forces.		'''Veterans Day''' is a federal holiday in the [[United States]] observed annually on '''November 11'''. It honors '''all U.S. military veterans''', both living and deceased, who have served in the United States Armed Forces.

	== Origins ==		== Origins ==

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	Veterans Day originated as '''Armistice Day''', marking the end of World War I. The armistice between the Allies and Germany was signed on '''November 11, 1918''', at 11:00 a.m. — the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month.		Veterans Day originated as '''Armistice Day''', marking the end of World War I. The armistice between the Allies and Germany was signed on '''November 11, 1918''', at 11:00 a.m. — the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month.

	In 1954, after World War II and the Korean War, Congress renamed it Veterans Day to recognize '''all American veterans''', not just those from World War I.		In 1954, after World War II and the Korean War, Congress renamed it "Veterans Day" to recognize '''all American veterans''', not just those from World War I.

	== Traditions ==		== Traditions ==

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	== Origins ==		== Origins ==
	Veterans Day originated as '''Armistice Day''', marking the end of World War I. The armistice between the Allies and Germany was signed on '''November 11, 1918''', at 11:00 a.m. — the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month.		Veterans Day originated as '''Armistice Day''', marking the end of World War I. The armistice between the Allies and Germany was signed on '''November 11, 1918''', at 11:00 a.m. — the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month.

	In 1954, after World War II and the Korean War, Congress renamed it Veterans Day to recognize '''all American veterans''', not just those from World War I.		In 1954, after World War II and the Korean War, Congress renamed it Veterans Day to recognize '''all American veterans''', not just those from World War I.

	== Traditions ==		== Traditions ==

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	* '''Wreath-laying ceremonies''', especially at the '''Tomb of the Unknown Soldier'''		* '''Wreath-laying ceremonies''', especially at the '''Tomb of the Unknown Soldier'''
	* '''Moments of silence'''		* '''Moments of silence'''
	* Veterans receiving **'''recognition at schools, churches, and public events'''		* Veterans receiving '''recognition at schools, churches, and public events'''
	* Many businesses offer '''free meals or discounts''' to veterans on this day		* Many businesses offer '''free meals or discounts''' to veterans on this day

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	== Traditions ==		== Traditions ==
	Common observances include:		Common observances include:
	~~* ~~'''Parades and patriotic ceremonies'''**		* '''Parades and patriotic ceremonies'''
	* Wreath-laying ceremonies''', especially at the '''Tomb of the Unknown Soldier'''		* '''Wreath-laying ceremonies''', especially at the '''Tomb of the Unknown Soldier'''
	~~* ~~'''Moments of silence'''**		* '''Moments of silence'''
	* Veterans receiving '''recognition at schools, churches, and public events'''		* Veterans receiving **'''recognition at schools, churches, and public events'''
	* Many businesses offer '''free meals or discounts''' to veterans on this day		* Many businesses offer '''free meals or discounts''' to veterans on this day

	== Difference from Memorial Day ==		== Difference from Memorial Day ==

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	== Difference from Memorial Day ==		== Difference from Memorial Day ==
	While '''Memorial Day''' honors those who '''died in service''', '''Veterans Day''' honors '''all who served''', including the living.		While '''Memorial Day''' honors those who '''died in service''', '''Veterans Day''' honors '''all who served''', including the living.

	== Federal Recognition ==		== Federal Recognition ==

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	== Federal Recognition ==		== Federal Recognition ==
	Veterans Day is one of the '''eleven permanent federal holidays'''. If it falls on a weekend:		Veterans Day is one of the '''eleven permanent federal holidays'''. If it falls on a weekend:
	* Observed on '''Friday''' (if Nov. 11 is Saturday)		* Observed on '''Friday''' (if Nov. 11 is Saturday)
	* Observed on '''Monday''' (if Nov. 11 is Sunday)		* Observed on '''Monday''' (if Nov. 11 is Sunday)

	== Fun Facts ==		== Fun Facts ==

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Fun Facts

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	== Fun Facts ==		== Fun Facts ==
	* More than '''18 million veterans''' live in the U.S. today		* More than '''18 million veterans''' live in the U.S. today
	* The '''Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)''' provides services and support for former service members		* The '''Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)''' provides services and support for former service members
	~~* ~~'''Veterans Day is not the same as Armed Forces Day'''**, which honors those currently serving		* '''Veterans Day is not the same as Armed Forces Day''', which honors those currently serving

	== Notable Locations ==		== Notable Locations ==

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	== Notable Locations ==		== Notable Locations ==
	~~* ~~'''Arlington National Cemetery'''** – Home to national Veterans Day ceremonies		* '''Arlington National Cemetery''' – Home to national Veterans Day ceremonies
	~~* ~~'''Vietnam Veterans Memorial'''** – Washington, D.C.		* '''Vietnam Veterans Memorial''' – Washington, D.C.
	~~* ~~'''World War II Memorial'''** – Washington, D.C.		* '''World War II Memorial''' – Washington, D.C.

	== See Also ==		== See Also ==

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{{Infobox holiday
| holiday_name = Veterans Day
| image = Veterans_Day_ceremony.jpg
| caption = Ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery
| observed_by = [[United States]]
| type = Federal holiday
| date = November 11
| scheduling = Same day each year
| frequency = Annual
| duration = 1 day
| celebrating = Honoring all U.S. military veterans
}}
'''Veterans Day''' is a federal holiday in the [[United States]] observed annually on **'''November 11'''**. It honors **'''all U.S. military veterans'''**, both living and deceased, who have served in the United States Armed Forces.

== Origins ==
Veterans Day originated as **'''Armistice Day'''**, marking the end of World War I. The armistice between the Allies and Germany was signed on **'''November 11, 1918'''**, at 11:00 a.m. — the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month.

In 1954, after World War II and the Korean War, Congress renamed it *Veterans Day* to recognize **'''all American veterans'''**, not just those from World War I.

== Traditions ==
Common observances include:
* **'''Parades and patriotic ceremonies'''**
* **Wreath-laying ceremonies'''**, especially at the **'''Tomb of the Unknown Soldier'''**
* **'''Moments of silence'''**
* Veterans receiving **'''recognition at schools, churches, and public events'''**
* Many businesses offer **'''free meals or discounts'''** to veterans on this day

== Difference from Memorial Day ==
While **'''Memorial Day'''** honors those who **'''died in service'''**, **'''Veterans Day'''** honors **'''all who served'''**, including the living.

== Federal Recognition ==
Veterans Day is one of the **'''eleven permanent federal holidays'''**. If it falls on a weekend:
* Observed on **'''Friday'''** (if Nov. 11 is Saturday)
* Observed on **'''Monday'''** (if Nov. 11 is Sunday)

== Fun Facts ==
* More than **'''18 million veterans'''** live in the U.S. today
* The **'''Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)'''** provides services and support for former service members
* **'''Veterans Day is not the same as Armed Forces Day'''**, which honors those currently serving

== Notable Locations ==
* **'''Arlington National Cemetery'''** – Home to national Veterans Day ceremonies
* **'''Vietnam Veterans Memorial'''** – Washington, D.C.
* **'''World War II Memorial'''** – Washington, D.C.

== See Also ==
* [[Memorial Day]]
* [[Armed Forces]]
* [[United States Military]]
* [[Federal Holidays in the United States]]
* [[American Patriotism]]