1938 is a legal holiday in the U.S. It is an American Holiday dedicated to all
American veterans for all wars. The most important thing done on this day is
parades and family gatherings. Visiting the unidentified soldiers killed in the war at
Washington D.C., there are no National U.S holidays because States retain the
right to designate their own.
Veterans Day is also called Armistice Day. 1941-1945 was the greatest
mobilization of the U.S military in the nation’s history. More than 5.7 million
people served in the Korean War. 1968 Congress passed the Uniform Holidays
bill. It ensured that federal employees get a 3 day weekend. It also encourages
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The first Veterans Day was Monday October 25, 1971. Britain, France, Australia,
and Canada also Celebrate Veterans day. The 4th Monday of May Honors
American service members who died in service. It is celebrated for one main
reason. Everybody knows it.
In the United States, an official wreath-laying ceremony is held each Veterans Day
at the Tomb of the Unknowns in Arlington National Cemetery, while parades