The Fourth of July, also known as Independence Day, always falls on July 4th. This year, that's a Friday, giving you a fantastic long weekend to enjoy fireworks, barbecues and, of course ...

Veterans Day, however, honors everyone who has served in the U.S. military. Veterans Day, observed annually on Nov. 11, was originally called Armistice Day, marking the end of World War I in 1918.

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Veterans Day is celebrated on Nov. 11—the day the armistice ending World War I was signed—every year, regardless of what day it falls on. Veterans Day 2024: You can visit any of America’s ...