Veterans Day is the day set aside to thank and honor all those who served honorably in the military - in wartime or peacetime. In fact, Veterans Day is largely intended to thank living veterans for their service, to acknowledge that their contributions to our national security are appreciated, and to underscore the fact that all those who served - not only those who died - have sacrificed and done their duty. A complete history of Veterans Day, and why it is observed on November 11, can be found on the Veterans Day History page.
Veterans Day is a U.S. legal holiday dedicated to American veterans of all wars, and Veterans Day 2023 will occur on Saturday, November 11. In 1918, on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, an armistice, or temporary cessation of hostilities, was declared between the Allied nations and Germany in World War I, then known as "the Great War."
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Employers in Iowa, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Oregon, and Tennessee may be required to provide eligible veterans with time off on Veterans Day. For details on each states' law, click on the state name.
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6 Ways Your Business Can Recognize Veterans Day
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5 Ways Your Business Can Honor Veterans
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Thank a Veteran at Work
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University of North Georgia | 2023
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Employment Situation of Veterans
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