Did you know that Veterans Day is the only federal holiday dedicated solely to honoring military veterans who are still living? Unlike Memorial Day, which commemorates those who died in service, Veterans Day celebrates the service and sacrifices of all U.S. military veterans. But how did this important day come to be, and why does it hold such a special place in American culture?Origins Rooted in Armistice DayVeterans Day traces its origins back to the end of World War I, a conflict often referred to as “the war to end all wars.” On November 11, 1918, at the eleventh hour, the armistice that ended hostilities on the Western Front took effect. This momentous event marked the cessation of fighting between the Allied nations and Germany, bringing a hard-fought peace after years of devastating

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