Armistice Day is a day of remembrance for members of the armed forces who have served and sacrificed for their country. It is observed annually on November 11th, the day that marked the end of World War I in 1918. The holiday was first celebrated in the United States in 1919 and was later changed to Veterans Day in 1954 to honor all veterans of the United States.
Armistice Day
Armistice Day was first celebrated on November 11th, 1919, one year after the end of World War I. The day was created to honor the soldiers who lost their lives in the war and to celebrate the peace that had been achieved. The holiday was observed with parades, church services, and moments of silence at 11am.
The holiday was officially recognized by Congress in 1926 and was made a federal holiday in 1938. In the years following World War I, Armistice Day was celebrated with increasing solemnity as the horrors of the war were increasingly remembered.
Origins of Veterans Day
Veterans Day was established to honor all veterans of the United States, not just those who served in World War I. The holiday was first proposed by Army veteran Raymond Weeks in 1945, who wanted to make November 11th a day to recognize all veterans of the armed forces. His proposal was taken up by Congress, and in 1954 President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed the bill establishing Veterans Day.
The holiday was first celebrated as Veterans Day in 1954, and it has since become an annual day of remembrance for all veterans. On Veterans Day, flags are flown at half-staff, ceremonies are held to honor veterans, and people across the country pause to recognize the service and sacrifice of those who have served.
Armistice Day, which later became Veterans Day, is an important day of remembrance for those who have served in the armed forces. The holiday was originally established to commemorate the end of World War I in 1918, and it has since been expanded to honor all veterans of the United States. On this day, people across the country pause to recognize the service and sacrifice of those who have served.
