What does Veterans Day honor?
Veterans Day - Lest We Forget - One Minute History
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Veterans Day, distinct from Memorial Day, honors all who served in the US Armed Services. Originally Armistice Day, it marked the end of World War I on November 11, 1918. Celebrated globally as Armistice or Remembrance Day, it includes parades and a business pause at 11:00 AM. Post-World War II, Raymond Weeks advocated for a broader celebration, leading to President Eisenhower renaming it Veterans Day. The US Department of Veterans Affairs specifies the holiday's name lacks an apostrophe, emphasizing its purpose to honor all veterans.
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When was the Armistice with Germany signed?
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Who is recognized as the Father of Veterans Day?
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What significant change did President Eisenhower make regarding Armistice Day?
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What does the US Department of Veterans Affairs state about the spelling of Veterans Day?
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