National Veterans Day

A group of diverse veterans standing together, proudly wearing their military uniforms, with an American flag backdrop and a feeling of unity and respect.. — National veterans day illustration, AI generated

Is there a day that screams 'United we Stand' louder than National Veterans Day? Well, if there is, it’s on vacation! Strap on your stars and stripes as we venture into the history and heart of one of America's most celebrated occasions, National Veterans Day.

When is Veterans Day?

It's national veterans day on the 11th November.

Online Heroes of National Veterans Day

Based on the data from our site, National Veterans Day has been more than a blip on the internet's radar, with a stout 4735 online mentions. The crowning glory came on the 11th November 2020, when the virtual space seemed to don a patriotic hat, leading to peak mentions.

The Day Every Soldier was a Private

No, not that kind of private. National Veterans Day, unlike its more sombre cousin Memorial Day, is less about the loss and more about the living - a day to honour every brave soul who’s served in the military. Whether you fought in World War II or are currently serving, on this day we salute you! Even if you've only ever fought over the last slice of pizza, take a moment to think about these astounding warriors.

Can you Hear the Bugle?

The beloved bugle tune you hear on National Veterans Day can trace its origins back to ... no, not a bugle playing competition, but the end of World War I. The peace treaty with Germany to end the war was signed on the 11th hour, of the 11th day, of the 11th month. Talk about timing! And that's why National Veterans Day is celebrated on November 11th.

Land(bank) of the Free

Well, real estate’s got to get in the game somehow! Did you know that after World War II, the GI Bill allowed veterans to borrow money to buy homes, leading to a surge in American suburbia? Commemorating Veterans Day can therefore also remind us of their significant impact on the nation's property landscape.

Did you know?

Did you know that the first Veterans Day was declared in 1938 by Congress, they originally called it Armistice Day, it wasn’t until 1954 that President Eisenhower changed it to Veterans Day? So, it took 16 years for veterans to officially claim the day as their own!