VeteransDay
By Kourtney
November 14, 2011
What is Veterans Day? A day for
remembering honoring and paying tribute to the U.S. nations hero’s.
When is Veterans Day?The Veterans Day National
Ceremony is held each year on November 11th at 11a.m.
What is a Veteran? A Veteran is a
person who has served in the armed forces (Marine Corps, Army, Navy, Coast Guard, or Air Force)
Why does the U.S. celebrate Veterans Day?
Each year on the 11th month, of the 11th day, of the 11th hour the U.S. gathers together to honor those who fight for democracy . Freedom, and fight against terrorism.
How does the U.S. celebrate veterans day?
Parades Wreath laying
ceremonies Posting of colors Moment of Silence
(respect for those who gage their lives for the U.S.
Free meals for the veterans
Where veterans day is celebrated
United States of America
Why is Veterans day important to know about ? It is important
that people remember the price of freedom and the veterans who fought for it.
Sources "History of Veterans Day - Office of Public and
Intergovernmental Affairs." U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Web. 13 Nov. 2011. <http://www.va.gov/opa/vetsday/vetdayhistory.asp>.
"Veterans' Day and Armistice Day November 11." Welcome to ClassBrain.com. Web. 13 Nov. 2011. <http://www.classbrain.com/artholiday/publish/article_156.shtml>.