Veterans Day 2024 is a holiday dedicated to honoring and thanking all who have served honorably in the United States military.

Veterans Day is observed every year on November 11. Veterans Day evolved from Armistice Day, which was proclaimed in 1919 by President Woodrow Wilson.

Armistice Day recognizes the end of World War I, when fighting ceased at the 11th hour, on the 11th day, of the 11th month in 1918. (November 11th at 11 A.M, 1918).