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Veterans Day takes place on November 11th each year in the US and has since the beginning of the holiday on November 11th, 1919. It began a year after the end of World War I, but the date memorializes the “eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month” signaling the end of WWI in 1918. There have been multiple instances in which leaders have changed the date of celebration and honor, but it has always reverted to the original November 11th date.
Originally the holiday was referred to as Armistice Day. President Dwight D. Eisenhower changed the name to Veterans Day in 1954. This allowed the day to commemorate veterans of all wars, all ages, and whether those veterans were living or lost in battle. It is important that Veterans Day is not misunderstood when compared to Memorial Day. Memorial Day is to honor those who lost their lives in battle, while Veterans Day accomplishes this, accompanied by thanking living veterans who have served their country. Many celebrations take place throughout the United States, but the most notable is the wreath-laying ceremony at the Arlington National Cemetery. A wreath is laid at the Tomb of the Unknown Solider, a similar action to that of other countries celebrating Veterans Day such as Great Britain and France. There are roughly 18 million veterans living in the United States in 2020, with about 655,000 living in VA. Unity Park and the American Flag on its property are symbols of appreciation to our active military and veterans. We hope they are reminded of our gratitude when they pass the flag on Interstate-95, or when they see our pictures online and through social media. For more information or to learn how you can visit Unity Park, explore our site at www.unityparkva.com.
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