When was Armistice Day changed to Veterans Day?
Veterans Day, formerly known as Armistice Day, is a federal holiday observed each year on November 11 in the United States to honor military veterans of the US Armed Forces (who were discharged under conditions other than dishonorable). It falls on the same day as other celebrations of the anniversary of the end of World…
Veterans Day, formerly known as Armistice Day, is a federal holiday observed each year on November 11 in the United States to honor military veterans of the US Armed Forces (who were discharged under conditions other than dishonorable). It falls on the same day as other celebrations of the anniversary of the end of World War I, such as Armistice Day and Remembrance Day, which are observed in other nations. When the Armistice with Germany went into effect at the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month of 1918, major hostilities in World War I were officially put to an end. In 1954, Armistice Day was renamed Veterans Day at the urging of significant US veteran organizations.
Because Veterans Day is a federal holiday, some American workers and students are excused from work or school. When Veterans Day falls on a Saturday, it may be designated as a holiday on either Saturday or the preceding Friday, whereas if it falls on a Sunday, it is usually observed on the following Monday. When it falls on a weekend, many private companies will offer it as a floating holiday, allowing employees to choose another day. According to a 2010 survey conducted by the Society for Human Resource Management, 21% of employers planned to observe the holiday in 2011.
When was Armistice Day changed to Veterans Day?
Armistice Day became Veterans Day after legislation was signed into law by President Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1954. The name change was intended to honor all Americans who bravely served their country, whether in times of peace or war.
