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Veterans Day (holiday, United States in government) ... Answers.com > Wiki Answers > Categories > History Politics and Society > Holidays and Traditions > Fourth of July > Why do we celebrate Veteran's Day?
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Veterans Day, formerly known as Armistice Day, was originally set as a U.S. legal holiday to honor the end of World War I, which officially took place on November 11, 1918. In legislature that was passed in 1938, November 11 was dedicated to the cause of world peace and to be hereafter celebrated and known as Armistice Day.
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Vetarns day is clebrated in the United States as a way to show honor for those who have bravely fought for us during times of war. It's a way to show patriotism and graititude. Most employers give there employees the day off for Veterans da...
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In 1953 townspeople in Emporia, Kansas called the holiday Veterans' Day in gratitude to the veterans in their town. Soon after, Congress passed a bill introduced by a Kansas congressman renaming the federal holiday to Veterans' Day.
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The holiday which celebrates military servicemen is known as Veterans Day or Armistice Day. The holiday was begun shortly after WWI and continues today. Read more about this coming Veterans Day and its history. ... Veterans Day originally was held every November 11th, and though it typically falls on this day,
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Veterans Day is a great time to educate your children about the history of this holiday, and the sacrifice and dedication of our U.S. Veterans. So, how do you celebrate this holiday in a creative and constructive way with your children? ... There are a variety of ways to celebrate Veterans Day with your children.
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American Schools Salute Our Veterans! ... Veterans Day Speech by Brian Schul ... Door decorations celebrate our patriotism!
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Veterans Day history, ceremonies, resources ... Veterans Day - November 1 ... National Veterans Day Ceremony...
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www.va.gov/vetsday/
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