Veterans Day

The 2021 National Veterans Day Poster Contest is underway. Each year the Veterans Day National Committee publishes a commemorative Veterans Day poster.

A special partnership helped feed 500 Veterans and families in Salt Lake City. An army of volunteers handed out holiday meals donated by the community. A Veteran was glad he was still remembered.

Nov. 11, 1919: “Business will be suspended in city today, All to join in the Welcome Home Celebration.” That was the start of the Veterans Day observance in Leavenworth, Kansas.

Omar Bradley and doctors met the moment and ushered in sweeping changes resulting in the creation of the Department of Medicine and Surgery, the precursor to today’s Veterans Health Administration.

VA hospitals across America will be celebrating Veterans Day November 11 with a wide variety of events and ceremonies. Here are just a few. Learn more about Veterans Day History.

VA nurse Tracey Welborn performs the Star-Spangled Banner in Veterans Day salute. The trained opera singer says there is a connection with Veteran patients when you perform on an emotional level.

Veterans and spouses: Now through December 1, enter for a chance to win a new Toyota through Hiring Our Heroes' annual “Committed to America’s Heroes Sweepstakes” - no cost to enter.

“I call upon all citizens to observe November 11 as Veterans Day. Let us solemnly remember the sacrifices of those who fought so valiantly to preserve our heritage of freedom.” Dwight D. Eisenhower

Several national level organizations are hosting 2020 Veterans Day virtual events Nov. 11 due to the current COVID-19 pandemic.

This Veterans Day 2020 discounts list will be updated as we learn of more nationally available ways organizations want to give to Veterans.

After receiving more than 100 entries for the 2020 Veterans Day Poster Contest, the Veterans Day National Committee selected a winning design.

Calling all artists! The 2020 National Veterans Day Poster Contest […]