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orld War I known at the Allied nations and Germany went The restoration of
the observance of
time as “The Great War” - into effect on the eleventh hour of the
Veterans Day to November 11 not only
, officially ended when the eleventh day of the eleventh month. preserves
the historical significance of
Treaty of Versailles was signed on June For that reason, November 11, 1918,
is the date, but helps focus attention on the
28, 1919, in the Palace of Versailles generally regarded as the end of
“the war important purpose of Veterans Day: A
outside the town of Versailles, France. to end all wars.” celebration to
honor America’s veterans
However, fighting ceased seven months Veterans Day continues to be
observed for their patriotism, love of country, and
earlier when an armistice, or temporary on November 11, regardless of what
willingness to serve and sacrifice for the
cessation of hostilities, between the day of the week on which it falls.
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