Veterans Day is Tuesday, Nov. 11. The federal holiday is a time to honor all those who served in the U.S. military.
The date itself is significant and traces its roots back to the end of World War I. Unlike several federal holidays that change dates each year, Veterans Day is commemorated on Nov. 11, no matter which day it falls.
The first celebration using the term Veterans Day occurred in Birmingham in 1947, according to the Veterans Administration. World War II veteran Raymond Weeks organized “National Veterans Day,” with a parade and other events to honor all veterans. The events were held on Nov. 11, which, at the time, was still referred to as Armistice Day…