2007-11-14 12:36:13 · 6 answers · asked by nick m 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Other - Holidays
A day to honor all the Veterans in the US. It was first set up after WWI to celebrate the Armistice that occurred on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month. The end of WWI
It is for all Veterans not just those who served in Wartime. WE need the services in peace time as well as war time. These folks still give up years of their lives in service to us.
US Army 15 years
OIF 2003
US Army Recruiter 3 years running in Texas
2007-11-17 13:20:29 · answer #1 · answered by ? 6 · 5⤊ 0⤋
On the 11th Hour of the 11th Day of the 11th Month -- WWI Came to an end with ARMISTICE being declared. THAT is the source of what would eventually evolve into Veterans Day in the future ...
It wasn't until 1954 (and Eisenhower's Administration) that Veterans Day became an OFFICIALLY Designated Federal Holiday!
NOWADAYS .. it is a Federal Holiday to remember the past, the present and the future .. the VOLUNTEER SERVICE that our Honorable Servicemembers have given in the defense of our nation -- specifically -- in supporting the Constitution of the United States. For those of us who have served, those serving now, and those on track to becoming servicemembers in the future .. it is the sacrifices of these "Volunteers" which allows ALL Americans to enjoy the freedoms that they enjoy at this time!
2007-11-14 13:03:37 · answer #2 · answered by sglmom 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I lived in South Korea for one years and that they venerated the liberation from Japan in 1945 yet did no longer have a trip specifically exact for veterans. In maximum international places of which i know they do mark the anniversary of the top of WW1 (in spite of the undeniable fact that for the duration of Canada it fairly is a public holiday and Britain that's no longer) yet i do no longer know of 'Veterans' Day' everywhere else.
2016-12-16 08:58:07 · answer #3 · answered by blea 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To honor American veterans who protected and continue to protect your rights and way of life. Veteran's Day used to be known as Armistice Day (still called Jour d'Armistice in France) but it now honors vets of all eras.
2007-11-14 12:49:56 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
To honor its veterans.
2007-11-14 12:39:47 · answer #5 · answered by curtisports2 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
so they can continue to dupe young people into joining their armies so that they can continue to try to dominate the world and fund their wars.
2007-11-14 12:49:41 · answer #6 · answered by seer1213 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋