Why do we have veterans day?

This special day was established as a yearly holiday in honor of the brave veteran soldiers and military personnel of the U.S. Today, there is an estimated 24.9 million military veterans in the country. read more

The observation of Veterans Day was set as the fourth Monday in October. The first Veterans Day under the new law was Monday, October 25, 1971; confusion ensued, as many states disapproved of this change, and continued to observe the holiday on its original date. read more

The restoration of the observance of Veterans Day to November 11 not only preserves the historical significance of the date, but helps focus attention on the important purpose of Veterans Day: A celebration to honor America's veterans for their patriotism, love of country, and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good. read more