Veterans Day 2055

Veterans Day 2055

Thursday November 11, 2055

11294 days from now

Upcoming Veterans Day 2055 Dates: The Next 10 Years (Day of the Week & Countdown)

Here’s a list of the next 10 years’ Veterans Day 2055 dates, including the day of the week and how many days remain until each date.

Holiday Date Day Days to go
Veterans Day 2055 November 11, 2055 Thursday 11294
Veterans Day 2056 November 11, 2056 Saturday 11660
Veterans Day 2057 November 11, 2057 Sunday 12025
Veterans Day 2058 November 11, 2058 Monday 12390
Veterans Day 2059 November 11, 2059 Tuesday 12755
Veterans Day 2060 November 11, 2060 Thursday 13121
Veterans Day 2061 November 11, 2061 Friday 13486
Veterans Day 2062 November 11, 2062 Saturday 13851
Veterans Day 2063 November 11, 2063 Sunday 14216
Veterans Day 2064 November 11, 2064 Tuesday 14582

During this holiday, Americans remember military veterans. This is why this day was originally called "Remembrance Day." That day ended World War I, which formally ended on November 11, 1918. It was a significant date because the fighting stopped at 11:00, in the 11th month. In 1919, President Woodrow Wilson declared The First Armistice Day in honor of World War I troops.

 

In 1938, Congress made November 11 a legal holiday for world peace - Armistice Day. And then there was World War II and the Korean War, and people wanted to honor all veterans - not just World War I veterans - and in 1954, President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed the Armistice Day bill. This was changed so Americans could honor veterans from all conflicts.

 

Changes Over the Years

 

Some holidays were moved to Mondays under the Uniform Holiday Bill of 1968, creating three-day weekends for federal employees. The fourth Monday in October became Veterans Day. This confused many states and citizens who preferred to celebrate on November 11.

 

This discontent led President Gerald Ford to sign a 1975 law resetting Veterans Day to November 11. Since then, it has been observed annually on this day. The law provides that even on a weekend, November 11 offers federal employees a day off on a related weekday.

 

Celebrating Veterans Day

 

Veterans Day activities are held nationwide. Communities often have parades and ceremonies for veterans. Schools teach students about this day and how to thank the military.

 

Some come to memorials or cemeteries to honor the buried. Some organizations give away meals or discounts to veterans for their service. The day honors the sacrifices of military members and also urges Americans to focus on their contribution to peace and freedom.

 

You might also want to read about Thanksgiving, its history, family traditions, changes, and observance.

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