"One of the many ways Americans practice gratitude in the month of November is by honoring those who have served in the U.S. military. This federal holiday is always observed on November 11-even if that falls on a weekday, as is the case this year. Many federal services take the day off to give workers time to observe Veterans Day. It can get a bit confusing to know how this impacts what's open and closed."
"World War I was supposed to be the war that ended all wars. On November 11, 1918, a temporary armistice went into effect at 11 a.m., which ended fighting between the Allied nations and Germany. This halting of hostilities became permanent on June 28, 1919, when the Treaty of Versailles was signed, but the November 11 ceasefire would have a historical stronghold and continue to be celebrated. The following year, President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed November 11 Armistice Day."
Veterans Day is observed each year on November 11 to honor U.S. military veterans. The date commemorates the armistice that ended fighting in World War I at 11 a.m. on November 11, 1918. The armistice was formalized by the Treaty of Versailles and led to a presidential proclamation of Armistice Day, later expanded by Congress in 1954 to honor veterans of all conflicts. A Uniform Holiday Bill briefly moved observance dates in the late 1960s and early 1970s before the November 11 date was restored. The federal holiday results in many federal services and most major banks closing, with online banking and ATMs available.
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