Eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month

by The 100 Companies November 2, 2020

November 2, 2020

In 1954, President Dwight D. Eisenhower changed the name from Armistice Day to Veterans Day. (Photo courtesy of Arlington National Cemetery)

Every year we honor the courageous men and women who have served our country, but how much do you know about this holiday and our great veterans?

• Veterans Day celebrates veterans of all wars.

• Nov. 11 was chosen to commemorate the “eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month” of 1918 that signaled the end of World War I.

• Of the 16 million Americans who served during World War II, about 300,000 are still alive today.

Be sure to reach out to a veteran in your life and say thank you on this day dedicated to their bravery.