The core of the search query, "Veterans Day," functions as a proper noun. In the United States, this federal holiday is observed annually on November 11 to honor military veterans of the United States Armed Forces.
The significance of the November 11th date is historical, marking the end of major hostilities in World War I. An armistice between the Allied nations and Germany was signed and went into effect on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month of 1918. Originally established as Armistice Day in 1919 to honor the veterans of that conflict, the U.S. Congress amended the observance in 1954, replacing "Armistice" with "Veterans" to formally recognize and celebrate American veterans of all wars.
The holiday's primary purpose is to thank and honor all individuals who served, with a particular emphasis on living veterans. This distinguishes it from Memorial Day, which is reserved for honoring military personnel who died in service. While the official date is always November 11, if it falls on a Saturday or Sunday, the federal government and many organizations may observe the public holiday on the preceding Friday or the following Monday.
