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Armistice Day (Veterans Day)
The armistice ending World War I took effect at 11:00 AM, the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month. Originally known as Armistice Day, it was redesignated as Veterans Day in 1954 to honor all American veterans.
Why It Matters
Veterans Day honors the service and sacrifice of all who have served in the armed forces, reflecting the civic value of military service in defending democratic freedoms.