Veterans Day

Veterans Day is an American federal holiday honoring military veterans . It is also a holiday in many countries around the world every November 11, where it is Armistice or Remembrance Day. It marks the anniversary of the signing of the Armistice that ended World War I.

Today Veterans Day honors veterans for their patriotism, love of country, and willingness to serve and sacrifice. Veterans Day is always on November 11, regardless of the day of the week on which it falls.

The Library of Congress (LOC) maintains the Veterans History Project (VHP) . The VHP collects and preserves the remembrances of American war veterans and civilian workers who supported them.

Additional Resources:

• President's 2011 Veterans Day Proclamation
• U.S. Census Bureau Facts for Features: Veterans Day 2011
• "Today in History: November 11"
• Veterans Pride Initiative
• Recreational Areas: Fees Waived for Veterans and Members of U.S. Armed Forces  
• Statistics about Veterans  
• Veterans' Salutes during National Anthem