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Veterans DayU.S. holiday celebrated on November 11, honouring veterans of the U.S. armed forces and those killed in battle. Originally called Armistice Day, it began as a commemoration of the ending of World War I on Nov. 11, 1918. After World War II it was recognized as a day to pay tribute to all service members, and in 1954 it was designated as Veterans Day. It is usually observed with parades, speeches, and flowers placed on military graves and memorials. The holiday is called Remembrance Day in Canada and Remembrance Sunday (on the Sunday nearest to November 11) in Britain. |
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Barton renders honors to deceased veterans as a bugler plays "Taps" during Veterans Day observances at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D. Celebrating Veterans Day is celebrating the American way of life Donation to VFW Made on Behalf of PBG Veterans for Veterans Day |
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