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There is a US veteran's website that shows the current ages/populations of specific generations of war vets. To date, the last Spanish-American War vet has probably departed. WW1 vets, are probably in the hundreds.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 16y agoThere are about 23.3 million living US veterans.
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∙ 9y agoIn 2004, there were 8.5 million Vietnam era veterans in the United States. Of that number, 2.59 million actually served in Vietnam itself.
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∙ 14y agoWWII was the last declared war; roughly 10 million US males served in WWII, so about 5 million men from the Revolution up thru WWI, plus the 10 million, makes about 15 million men.
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What wars does Veterans Day honor?
Veterans Day does not honor wars. Veterans Day is one day a year to honor all the military veterans who served this country, from the Revolutionary War until now, in peacetime and in war.
When was armistice day renamed Veterans Day?
At the time, WWI was the "war to end all wars". When the treaty was signed, it was the GREAT ARMISTICE since there wouldn't be any more "great" wars. Since then there have of course been many wars and it's now called veterans day to honor all vets. The date marked the end of hostilities during World War 1. The occurrence of World War 2 created the desire to honor all veterans from all wars, not just the 'Big One.'<br>
Where did veterans day come from?
Veterans day is the commemoration of the end of the first world war. But it now represents the end of all wars and honors all of our troops.
Who is Veterans Day typically celebrated?
Veterans Day is a national holiday celebrated in recognition of all American veterans of all wars.
What wars have current veterans served in?
There are still WWI veterans living in the US.
How Many Veterans Do you Honor in the US?
All veterans of all wars are honored on US Veteran's Day.
Why did veterans start?
To celebrate all the Veterans that died in the wars and how all Veterans served for their country.
Is Veterans Day celebrating veterans in all wars?
Yes, yes it does
What is the official date for recognizing Vietnam veterans?
Veteran's Day, November 11, honors all veterans of all wars.
You still honor the veterans of the civil war?
The US Veteran's Day honors all veterans of all of America's wars.
How many veterans die during wars?
Veterans are soldiers that made it through wars...how old are you and who the hell let you on the computer? Furthermore, who let you out of your cage?!
Who thought that veterans day should honor veterans of all wars?
they thought about that because they have serve our country
Where is the Veterans Of All Wars Museum Inc in Chickamauga Georgia located?
The address of the Veterans Of All Wars Museum Inc is: 71 Red Belt Rd, Chickamauga, GA 30707-3316
How did veterans get started?
Veterans were started by Wars.
When was armistice day renamed Veterans Day?
At the time, WWI was the "war to end all wars". When the treaty was signed, it was the GREAT ARMISTICE since there wouldn't be any more "great" wars. Since then there have of course been many wars and it's now called veterans day to honor all vets. The date marked the end of hostilities during World War 1. The occurrence of World War 2 created the desire to honor all veterans from all wars, not just the 'Big One.'<br>
How did veterans help the US?
Many American veterans were fighting for our freedom in several wars. Such as the Vietnam and the Cold war. Veterans did there fair share for us and we should do the same.
Why armistice day changed to Veterans Day?
At the time, WWI was the "war to end all wars". When the treaty was signed, it was the GREAT ARMISTICE since there wouldn't be any more "great" wars. Since then there have of course been many wars and it's now called Veterans Day to honor all vets. The date marked the end of hostilities during World War 1. The occurrence of World War 2 created the desire to honor all veterans from all wars, not just the 'Big One.'<br>
