: veterans day—used before the official adoption of Veterans Day in 1954
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The building unfurled the flag annually for Armistice Day, now more commonly known as Veterans Day, on Nov. 11.—Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 30 Sep. 2025 It was initially known as Armistice Day, and honored veterans of World War I.—Addy Bink, The Hill, 23 Aug. 2025 Since 1919, the date had been recognized as Armistice Day, in honor of the agreement that the Allied powers and Germany signed to end World War I in 1918.—Karoun Demirjian, New York Times, 2 May 2025 Sharon will be laid to rest at St. Marys Catholic Cemetery in Le Center at a later date
Sharon was born on November 18, 1940, after her mother made a harrowing trip to the hospital during the Great Armistice Day Blizzard of 1940.—Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for Armistice Day
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Etymology
from the armistice terminating World War I on November 11, 1918
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