Vetrans Day

Posted on 11. Nov, 2011 by Seema Gulati in Walsh Trails

 Hapyppy Veterans Day to our brave men and women working hard to keep us and our country safe…we are so proud of them.
Veterans Day is celebrated on November 11 to honor and thank everyone who has served with the United States Military.

Here are ten fun facts about Veterans Day.

Veterans Day Information

Veterans Day Fact 1

Veterans Day was once called Armistice Day. Armistice Day was created to honor veterans of World War I.

Veterans Day Fact 2

November 11, 1919 was the first day Armistice Day was celebrated. Germany signed the armistice slowing the hostilities of WW1 in the 11^th month, on the 11^th day, during the 11^th hour.

Veterans Day Fact 3

November 11 is both a federal and state holiday.

Veterans Day Fact 4

June 1, 1954 was when the United States changed the name to Veterans Day, honoring all military veterans.

Veterans Day Fact 5

Between 1971 and 1977 Veterans Day was celebrated on the fourth Monday of October.

Veterans Day Fact 6

Arlington National Cemetery has a ceremony every year on Veterans Day honoring those who died during war.

Veterans Day Fact 7

There are roughly 24 million living veterans.

Veterans Day Fact 8

During World War II Disney made films for each branch of the United States government.

Veterans Day Fact 9

90% of Disney employees worked making propaganda and training videos during WWII.

Veterans Day Fact 10

400,000 of the United States Armed Forces died during WWII.

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