Veterans day

Veterans Day is an official United States federal holiday that is observed annually on November 11, honoring people who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces, also known as veterans. It coincides with other holidays including Armistice Day and Remembrance Day, which are celebrated in other parts of the world and also mark the anniversary of the end of World War I (major hostilities of World War I were formally ended at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918, when the Armistice with Germany went into effect). The United States also originally observed Armistice Day; it then evolved into the current Veterans Day holiday in 1954. Veterans Day is not to be confused with Memorial Day; Veterans Day celebrates the service of all U.S. military veterans, while Memorial Day is a day of remembering the men and women who gave their lives and those who perished while in service.

Why is Veterans Day important? November 11th is a special day to honor the men and women who serve our country so that we can enjoy freedom every day.
And behind each of those Veterans, there is also a family who sacrifices a lot while their loved one serves their country.
Veterans Day is important because of the precious freedoms that we take for granted every day. Saying "thank you" to a person in the military is a very small price for our glorious freedom. Because it's real people like these who protect and honor our precious freedom each and every day.

Ways to support veterans

Hire a vet. Help send a care package to a service member Write a check. Or use your credit card Volunteer at a military VITA site Donate your car