veterans day (1)

30985828062?profile=RESIZE_400xEvery November 11th, the United States observes Veterans Day, a federal holiday dedicated to honoring the men and women who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. While parades, community events, and expressions of gratitude fill the day, the spiritual heart of this solemn observance beats loudest at Arlington National Cemetery, before the hallowed ground of the Tomb of the Unknowns.

From Armistice to All Veterans: The Evolution of a Holiday - Veterans Day traces its roots to the end of World War