When did it become known as Veterans Day?

In: Veterans Day Holiday

[Edit]

Answer

Public Law 380, signed into law by President Eisenhower on June 21, 1954, changed November from Armistice Day to Veterans Day. This change was intended to honor all veterans, not just those of WW1. November 11, 1954 was the first Veterans Day.

First answer by USCitizen. Last edit by Lparadis. Contributor trust: 163 [recommend contributor]. Question popularity: 17 [recommend question]

Also see on Answers.com

Veterans Day (holiday, United States in government)
Veterans Day (album)

Research your answer:

Can you answer other questions about veteran's day holiday?

Why people should honor veterans?
Where is the Veterans day celebrated?
Where can Veterans Day parades be found?
Why was the name of the holiday changed to veterans day?

Answers.com > Wiki Answers > Categories > History Politics and Society > Politics and Society > Holidays and Traditions > Veterans Day Holiday > When did it become known as Veterans Day?