Veterans Day: why is November 11th a special date for the USA?
11 november 2024 в 20:13
On Monday, November 11, the country celebrates Veterans Day, honoring those who died in service. In a proclamation published on the White House website on November 6, 2024, President Joe Biden stated: «Each of our Nation’s veterans — a link in the chain of honor that stretches back to our founding days — bound by a sacred oath to uphold and defend the United States of America. Throughout history, whenever and wherever the forces of darkness have sought to extinguish the flame of freedom, America’s veterans have fought to keep it burning brightly».
This special day leads to the closure of many businesses. Find out below whether Veterans Day is considered a federal holiday and why it is celebrated on this date.
Veterans Day is a federal holiday observed annually on November 11.
The date of this federal holiday dates back to the end of World War I. On November 11, 1918, an agreement was reached to end the war, which became known as Armistice Day. A year later, President Woodrow Wilson declared this date an annual holiday in honor of those who risked their lives on the battlefield.
According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Wilson stated: «To us in America, the reflections of Armistice Day will be filled with solemn pride in the heroism of those who died in the country’s service and with gratitude for the victory, both because of the thing from which it has freed us and because of the opportunity it has given America to show her sympathy with peace and justice in the councils of nations…»
As a federal holiday, many businesses close on Veterans Day, including post offices, schools, government offices, and banks. While mail delivery is suspended, you can still expect package deliveries as carriers such as Amazon, UPS, and FedEx continue to operate, although their hours may vary
This special day leads to the closure of many businesses. Find out below whether Veterans Day is considered a federal holiday and why it is celebrated on this date.
Veterans Day is a federal holiday observed annually on November 11.
The date of this federal holiday dates back to the end of World War I. On November 11, 1918, an agreement was reached to end the war, which became known as Armistice Day. A year later, President Woodrow Wilson declared this date an annual holiday in honor of those who risked their lives on the battlefield.
According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Wilson stated: «To us in America, the reflections of Armistice Day will be filled with solemn pride in the heroism of those who died in the country’s service and with gratitude for the victory, both because of the thing from which it has freed us and because of the opportunity it has given America to show her sympathy with peace and justice in the councils of nations…»
As a federal holiday, many businesses close on Veterans Day, including post offices, schools, government offices, and banks. While mail delivery is suspended, you can still expect package deliveries as carriers such as Amazon, UPS, and FedEx continue to operate, although their hours may vary
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