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Veterans Day, a national holiday that honors people who have served in the armed forces, is Monday, Nov. 11.
The holiday originated as Armistice Day on Nov. 11, 1919, marking the first anniversary of the end of World War I. Congress passed a resolution in 1926 for an annual observance, and Nov. 11 became a national holiday in 1938.
President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed legislation in 1954 to change the name to Veterans Day to honor all those who served in American wars.
There were 16.2 million veterans in the United States in 2022, according to the most recent U.S. Census data.
The Postal Service will honor active military and veteran employees from all branches of service with a certificate of appreciation to mark Veterans Day.