Veterans Day is celebrated on November 11th every year which marks the end of World War I. Veterans Day is originally known as Armistice Day in the USA. It is changed to Veterans Day in 1954. The day is put in remembrance of many soldiers and officials who sacrificed their lives during the First World War. Veterans Day celebrates the service of all U.S. military veterans.

“To us in America, the reflections of Armistice Day will be filled with solemn pride in the heroism of those who died in the country’s service and with gratitude for the victory, both because of the thing from which it has freed us and because of the opportunity it has given America to show her sympathy with peace and justice in the councils of the nations.”

It coincides with other holidays including Armistice Day and Remembrance Day, which are celebrated in other parts of the world. Schools and Colleges in the United States will be closed on every Veterans Day. Veterans of the Foreign wars announced that there will be parades in each and every town and city.

The US Department of Veteran Affairs said that “Because there is no legal requirement that schools close on Veterans Day, individual states or school districts are free to establish their own policies on school closings. Most schools that do not close for Veterans Day schedule assemblies or other activities to honor America’s veterans on Veterans Day and throughout the week that includes Veterans Day.”

Veterans Day Quotes:

“As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.”

-By  John F. Kennedy

“Honor to the soldier and sailor everywhere, who bravely bears his country’s cause. Honor, also, to the citizen who cares for his brother in the field and serves, as he best can, the same cause.”

-By  Abraham Lincoln

“Freedom is never free.”

-By  Author Unknown

“How important it is for us to recognize and celebrate our heroes and she-roes!”

-By Maya Angelo

“Lord, bid war’s trumpet cease; Fold the whole earth in peace.”

-By Oliver Wendell Holmes

“As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.”

-By John Fitzgerald Kennedy

“This nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave.”

-By Elmer Davis

“You’d have to go a long way to find someone who was more proud and grateful for what our veterans have done for all of us.”

-By Jim Davis

“Courage is contagious. When a brave man takes a stand, the spines of others are often stiffened.”

-By Billy Graham

“The veterans of our military services have put their lives on the line to protect the freedoms that we enjoy. They have dedicated their lives to their country and deserve to be recognized for their commitment.”

-By Judd Gregg

“While only one day of the year is dedicated solely to honoring our veterans, Americans must never forget the sacrifices that many of our fellow countrymen have made to defend our country and protect our freedoms.”

-By Randy Neugebauer

“Thank you for the sacrifices you and your families are making. Our Vietnam Veterans have taught us that no matter what are positions may be on policy, as Americans and patriots, we must support all of our soldiers with our thoughts and our prayers.”

-By Zack Wamp

“Memorial Day isn’t just about honoring veterans, it is honoring those who lost their lives. Veterans had the fortune of coming home. For us, that’s a reminder of when we come home we still have a responsibility to serve. It’s a continuation of service that honors our country and those who fell defending it.”

-By Pete Hegseth

“From the world wars of Europe to the jungles of the Far East, from the deserts of the Middle East to the African continent, and even here in our own hemisphere, our veterans have made the world a better place and America the great country we are today.”

-By John Hoeven

“While we can never truly repay the debt we owe our heroes, the least we should do for our brave veterans is to ensure that the government takes a proactive approach to delivering the services and benefits they have earned, so they can access the care they need and so richly deserve.”

-By Kirsten Gillibrand

“Well, look at what people are doing for returned veterans now. The wounded warriors. They’re working hard to make the wounded veterans feel that they are loved and welcomed home, unlike Vietnam. It was not a very kind, gentle world then. I think we are kinder and gentler.”

-By Barbara Bush

“I believe that the role of limited government should be looking after the needs of veterans, the elderly, children and those institutions that improve the quality of life for struggling families – I don’t believe that government should bend to serve the needs of subsidized multi-national corporations and entitled billionaires.”

-By Moby

“I want people to take the initiative to find veterans that need help, veterans that are suffering and in need of assistance reintegrating from combat back into society, into normal family lives and jobs. We need to take a real ‘boots on the ground’ approach to helping veterans in need.”

-By Max Martini.