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Quick Facts : Veterans Day
| Date: November 11, 2013 |
Type: National |
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Veterans Day, formerly known as Armistice
Day, was originally set as a holiday to
honor the end of World War I, which
officially took place on November 11, 1918
at 11:11am. On November 11, 1921 at 11:11
the USA, France and England each buried an
unknown soldier in honor of those who died
in World War I. In June 1954, President
Eisenhower changed the name of Armistice Day
to Veteran's Day to honor all the USA
Veterans.
Every year at 11.11 am on 11th November, a
combined color guard representing all
military services executes "Present Arms" at
the tomb. The nation pays tribute to the
veterans and keeps a moment of silence.
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