Veterans Day
noun/ˈvetərənz deɪ/
/ˈvetərənz deɪ/
- a holiday in the US on 11 November, in honour of members of the armed forces and others who have died in warCulturePeople hang flags outside their homes, and many cities celebrate with parades. It began in 1926 as Armistice Day in memory of the end of World War One. Its present name was established in 1954.see also Memorial Day, Remembrance SundayTopics Religion and festivalsc1
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