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Veterans Day

[vet-er-uhns dey, ve-truhns]

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noun

November 11, a legal holiday in the U.S. in commemoration of the end of World Wars I and II and in honor of veterans of the armed services.

Veterans Day

noun

the US equivalent of Armistice Day

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Word History and Origins

Origin of Veterans Day¹

Probably earlier than 1950–55, its former name, Armistice Day, was first recorded in 1915–20

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It continues to air in reruns, especially around Memorial Day and Veterans Day, reminding viewers that behind every uniform is a human story.

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He also declared that Nov. 11 would be called Victory in WWI Day, but was later told that we already celebrate it as Veterans Day.

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US President Donald Trump says he plans to rename Veterans Day - known as Remembrance Day in the UK - as "Victory Day for World War I" to celebrate American contributions to the conflict.

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Newsom announced he was working on the Vietnam War veteran’s pardon on Veterans Day in November.

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And don’t forget the Veterans Day celebrations that propagandize military service to young children or the military recruiters in public schools.

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When is Veterans Day?

Veterans Day is a U.S. holiday honoring veterans and originally commemorating the end of World War I. It is celebrated on November 11 each year.How is Veterans Day pronounced?[ vet-er-uhnz dey ]

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