VETERANS DAY NO SCHOOL

Veterans Day is celebrated every year on November 11 to honor everyone who has served in the U.S. military, past and present. The holiday began as “Armistice Day” in 1919, marking the end of World War I, when fighting stopped on November 11, 1918. At first, it was mostly about remembering those who fought in WWI. But after World War II and the Korean War, the U.S. decided to extend the day to all veterans, not just those from WWI.

In 1954, the holiday officially changed from Armistice Day to Veterans Day, recognizing all military veterans, no matter which war or conflict they served in. It's a time to say thank you for the courage, service, and sacrifices made by people in the armed forces who help protect the country.

Veterans Day and Memorial Day are both important U.S. holidays that honor members of the military, but they have different focuses. Veterans Day, observed on November 11, honors all people who have served in the military—living and deceased—thanking them for their service and sacrifices. In contrast, Memorial Day, observed on the last Monday in May, specifically honors and remembers those military members who died while serving their country, especially those who died in battle or from wounds sustained in battle.

Veterans Day is a day to thank and recognize veterans for their contributions during wartime or peace, often including events to honor living veterans. Memorial Day, on the other hand, is a solemn day of remembrance for fallen soldiers, often observed by visiting cemeteries, memorials, and holding moments of silence to reflect on the ultimate sacrifice they made