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Holidays

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veterans-day

Summary

Veterans Day

Description

Honors all veterans of the United States armed forces. Observed on November 11 due to its origins as Armistice Day, recalling the end of World War I on that date in 1918. Major hostilities formally ended at 11:00 of the 11th day of the 11th month when the Armistice with Germany went into effect.

Location

Dates

1938-11-11 – 1938-11-11

Recurrence

Yearly