Veterans Day

What is it? What do they honor? :

Veterans day is the anniversary of the day that World War one ended. They did it to honor all US veterans and victims. It was the replacement of armistice day in 1954.

What days it takes place? :

Veterans day takes place on November 11 since 1918

Why is it important to honor on Veterans Day? :

It is important because that way you thank them. You thank them for fighting for our country. You thank them for sacrificing themselves for us every day. It's a way of showing them that you're thankful for what they've done.

Ways to show respect/honor :

• Donate
• Show up to events you know are honoring
• Fly a flag (properly)
• Ask someone about their service
• Write or show that you appreciate a veteran you might know
• Say how thankful you are

Special Interest & Reflection :

A special interest that takes place on veterans day is how going to a VA hospital is showing respect. Helping them out is cool because being able to help them is fun You get to give a little back. Even though it might be something little to you it can mean a lot to the. I feel like veterans day is very important. I also feel like this day should not only be a one day thing we should be nice to them all the time.