RILINK Schools: Edgewood Highland School Library: Veterans Day

Facts

Facts about Veteran's Day:

Always observed on November 11th.
On Veterans’ Day, Americans honor all living military veterans, including the many working moms who are veterans of military service.
The holiday began as Armistice Day on Nov. 11, 1919, the first anniversary of the end of World War I.
In 1938, Nov. 11 became a national holiday.
In 1954, President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed legislation changing the name to Veterans’ Day in order to honor veterans of all American wars.

Veteran's Day by Leslie C. Kaplan
Veterans Day is an important day set aside to honor the men and women who have given their lives serving America and protecting her freedom. Not only will students learn about the traditions surrounding this holiday, but they will also learn about important events in Americas history.
Veterans Day by Robin Nelson
Celebrated each November, Veterans Day honors the brave men and women who fought in our countrys military. Beginning on November 11, 1918 to celebrate the end of World War I, Veterans Day was once known as Armistice Day.