On This Day

Veterans Day

November 11, 1919

This holiday started as a day to reflect upon the heroism of those who died in our country's service and was originally called Armistice Day. It fell on Nov. 11 which is the anniversary of the signing of the Armistice that ended World War I. However, in 1954, the holiday was changed to "Veterans Day" in order to account for all veterans in all wars.

Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

November 11, 1921

Exactly three years after the end of World War I, the Tomb of the Unknowns is dedicated at Arlington Cemetery in Virginia during an Armistice Day ceremony presided over by President Warren G. Harding. The remains of an unidentified American serviceman from World War I are buried at Arlington National Cemetery.

Vietnam Memorial

November 11, 1982

The Vietnam Memorial monument is dedicated. Engraved on a black granite wall are the names of more than 58,000 Americans killed or missing in action during the Vietnam War.

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