Veterans Day started out as Armistice Day, a way to mark the end of World War I when the fighting stopped on Nov. 11, 1918. It began as a day to remember those who served in that war, but after World War II and the Korean War, the U.S. decided to honor all veterans instead of just one group.
In 1954, the holiday officially became Veterans Day. The day is now about honoring everyone who has served — past and present — and thanking them for the courage, sacrifice and dedication they’ve shown in protecting the country.
Veterans Day gives Americans the opportunity to acknowledge the service of all U.S. veterans. Many Americans confuse Veterans Day with Memorial Day, and what’s more, some don’t know why we commemorate our veterans on Nov. 11.
Apart from Veterans Day, Memorial Day honors service members who died in service to their country or as a result of injuries incurred during battle. Deceased veterans are also remembered on Veterans Day, but the difference is that Veterans Day is set aside to thank and honor living veterans who served honorably in the military, whether in wartime or peacetime.
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