Veterans Day originated as Armistice Day, commemorating the end of World War I on November 11, 1918, and the broader idea of peace. In 1954, after World War II and the Korean War, the holiday was renamed Veterans Day to honor all U.S. veterans, not solely those who served in World War I. The date remained November 11, aligning with the armistice that ended fighting on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month. This evolution reflects shifting aims from marking a single war’s end to recognizing veterans from all wars.
