why do we celebrate veterans day on november 11th

Veterans Day is observed on November 11 to honor all veterans and to commemorate the end of World War I. The date and holiday evolved from Armistice Day, which marked the armistice signed on November 11, 1918, ending fighting in World War I. In 1954, after World War II and the Korean War, Congress amended the celebration to rename Armistice Day as Veterans Day, shifting the focus from honoring WWI veterans to honoring veterans of all wars. The date remains fixed on November 11, regardless of the day of the week, to preserve the historical significance of the armistice and to emphasize the service and sacrifice of America’s veterans.