Veterans Day became a legal holiday in the United States in 1938. Originally known as Armistice Day, it commemorated the end of World War I fighting on November 11, 1918. The term "Veterans Day" was first used in 1947 at a parade in Birmingham, Alabama, organized by World War II veteran Raymond Weeks.

Please remember that without these veterans and their sacrifices, we would not enjoy the blessings of the present in this wonderful country. Due to this fact, there are multiple laws related to Veterans Day, including federal, state, and employer laws: