Next Thursday is Veteran's Day here in the United States. Veteran's Day was first officially observed on November 11, 1919 as Armistice Day to commemorate the end of the First World War. It became an official holiday in 1926, and in 1954 the name was changed to Veteran's Day to commemorate the sacrifices and service of American soldiers of all wars. For more information about the history of Veteran's Day, check out this page from the U.S. Department of Veteran's Affairs.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, there are 21.9 million military veterans in the United States. 1.5 million of those veterans are women. 5.5 million veterans are living with disabilities. For more statistics about veterans, visit the U.S. Census Bureau Facts page.
If you or someone you know is an Arkansas veteran in need of assistance or information, visit the Arkansas Department of Veterans Affairs webpage.
