Veterans Day Facts For Kids
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Veterans Day is an important holiday in the United States to honor those who served in the military. Here are some interesting facts about Veterans Day that kids might find informative:
1. Veterans Day is celebrated on November 11th every year. This date originally marks the end of World War I on November 11, 1918.
2. Veterans Day was originally called Armistice Day, which was celebrated to honor the end of World War I. However, the name was later changed to Veterans Day to honor all American veterans.
3. Veterans Day is not to be confused with Memorial Day, which honors those who died in service of their country. Veterans Day honors all veterans, living or deceased.
4. The first Veterans Day was held in 1954. President Eisenhower set aside the day to honor and appreciate the service and sacrifice of all veterans.
5. The Veterans Day National Ceremony is held every year at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia. It includes a wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
6. The Veterans Day Parade in New York City is the largest and oldest Veterans Day parade in the country.
7. The poppy became a symbol of Veterans Day after World War I. The flower symbolizes the bloodshed of the battlefields.
8. The United States has approximately 20 million veterans.
9. Veterans have fought in every war since the nation’s founding, including the Revolutionary War, the Civil War, World War I and II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, and the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
10. Some famous veterans include George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt, John F. Kennedy, and Ronald Reagan.
In summary, Veterans Day is a significant holiday in America to honor and thank all those who have served and are serving in the military. It’s a time for us to show gratitude to our brave men and women who have dedicated their lives to protect our country.