VETERANS DAY 

Monday, November 11th

2024

....and why we celebrate!

The federal holiday of Veterans Day,

falls on Monday, Nov. 11 for 2024.

The day, which honors living veterans who served in the military,

dates back to 1919.

The holiday grew out of the commemoration of Armistice Day, the Department of Veterans Affairs says, when fighting between the Allied countries and Germany ended on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month. It was to have been the end of “the war to end all wars," and always falls on Nov. 11, no matter what day of the week that date falls.

President Woodrow Wilson inaugurated the first celebration in 1919, with parades and a brief break in business starting at 11 a.m.

In 2023, the holiday fell on a Saturday, with many observations taking place the Friday before. If the holiday falls on a Sunday, it's observed on Monday.

Historically speaking.....       click photos to enlarge