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Honoring Veterans: Understanding the Importance and Funding Needs

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Source: USA TODAY
Honoring Veterans: Understanding the Importance and Funding Needs
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Veterans Day, observed on November 11th, is a federal holiday in the United States that honors all veterans who have served in any wars. Originally known as Armistice Day, it was renamed to Veterans Day in 1954 to honor veterans of all American wars. Federal employees will observe the holiday on the previous day if it falls on a weekend, and many schools and companies also close in observance. Veterans Day is different from Memorial Day, which is observed in May and specifically honors those who have died while serving.

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  1. What is Veterans Day? Is it a federal holiday? Here's what to know  USA TODAY
  2. Editorial: Veterans Day puts focus on the sacrifices made by our servicemembers  The Virginian-Pilot
  3. Letter: Another way to thank our veterans  Napa Valley Register
  4. This Veterans Day we should honor those who served, not just enjoy holiday sales  Fox News
  5. Give the state Division of Veterans' Services the funding it needs  Times Union

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