Is Veterans Day celebrated in countries except the United States?
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We don't have veterans day in England,but we do have Armistice Day or Remembrance Day .This is November 11th when we remember our fallen heroes,from both world wars and every conflict since.We all wear poppies as I'm sure you know.The Russians have Victory Day on March 9th to celebrate victory over the nazis and remember their heroes. P.S.\nHave just been informed that the Inaugural Veterans Day was on June 27th 2006.So yes we do have Veterans Day.
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No it was not. It may have been for private schools, but not for most. The reason is below:\n\nThanksgiving(lets say) is a national holiday for America. Therefore, all schoold had a small vacation. Although most people consider valentines day a holiday, It is not. It is a made up day given to people to show how much you love them.\n\n\nIn conclusion, most schools did not have off for valentines day.
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Almost all of the customs here in the US (other than Native American) come from somewhere else. Most of our major holidays are based on traditions from other countries; we have st. patrick's day, valentines day, christmas, easter, cinco de mayo, and many others that were all brought here from elsewhere. We are a malting pot, and all the settlers brought their customs and traditions with them. Different parts of the country may place emphasis on different cultural traditions depending on the general base of their population or the population that settled that area.
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yes, Veterans' Day (a day for all - i.e. more than one - veteran)
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The USA\n\nAny country that isn't the USA\n\nGOD BLESS AMERICA\nMANY THANKS TO ALL THE COURAGEOUS MEN AND WOMEN WHO FOUGHT/FIGHTING FOR OUR FREEDOM
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We have a lot to be grateful for. Happy Thanksgiving (aka Dia de Gracias!)\n\nIt shouldn't matter what country you are from or whether Thanksgiving exists in their country.  Every individual and/or family should set aside a day to be grateful for what they were blessed with.  If those that disagree believe they should be grateful for their own ignorance... by all means... give thanks.
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Veterans Day originated as "Armistice Day" on Nov. 11, 1918. Its purpose: to commemorate the end of World War I. First proclaimed by Congress in 1926, and each year thereafter, Armistice Day became "Veterans Day" in 1954 as a result of legislation signed by President Dwight D. Eisenhower. The name was changed to honor all who served the nation in wars or conflicts. Veterans Day has been observed annually on this date since 1978, except for a brief period when it was celebrated on the fourth Monday of October.\n\n24.5 million -- The number of military veterans in the United States. (From the upcoming Statistical Abstract of the United States: 2006.)\n\n1.7 million -- The number of veterans who are women. (From the upcoming Statistical Abstract of the United States: 2006.)\n\n9.5 million -- The number of veterans who are age 65 or older. (From the upcoming Statistical Abstract of the United States: 2006.)\n\n2.3 million -- The number of black veterans. Additionally, 1.1 million veterans are Hispanic; 276,000 are Asian; 185,000 are American Indian or Alaska native; and 25,000 are native Hawaiian and other Pacific islander. (The numbers for blacks, Asians, American Indians and Alaska natives and native Hawaiians and other Pacific islanders cover only those reporting a single race.) (From the AmericanFactFinder.)\n\n8.2 million -- Number of Vietnam-era veterans. More than 30 percent of all veterans served in Vietnam, the largest share of any period of service. The next largest share of wartime veterans, 3.9 million or fewer than 20 percent, served during World War II. (From the upcoming Statistical Abstract of the United States: 2006.)\n\n16 percent -- Percentage of Persian Gulf War veterans who are women. In contrast, women account for 5 percent of World War II vets, 3 percent of Vietnam vets and 2 percent of Korean War vets. (From the upcoming Statistical Abstract of the United States: 2006.)\n\n432,000 -- Number of veterans who served during both the Vietnam era and in the Gulf War.\n\nIn addition,\n\n383,000 veterans served during both the Korean War and the Vietnam conflict.\n\n107,000 served during three periods: World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam conflict.\n\n376,000 served in World War II and the Korean War.\n\n(Source: AmericanFactFinder.)\n\n6 -- Number of states with 1 million or more veterans. These states are California (2.3 million), Florida (1.8 million), Texas (1.7 million), New York (1.2 million), Pennsylvania (1.1 million) and Ohio (1.1 million). (From the upcoming Statistical Abstract of the United States: 2006.)\n\n$22.4 billion -- Aggregate amount of money received annually by the 2.6 million veterans receiving compensation for service- connected disabilities. (From the upcoming Statistical Abstract of the United States: 2006.)\n\n$59.6 billion -- Total amount of federal government spending for veterans benefits programs in fiscal year 2004. (From the upcoming Statistical Abstract of the United States: 2006.)\n\n------
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Assuming the US, then it's Virginia. Otherwise you'll have to provide the country you're asking about.
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It's not as traditional here in the US as in The United Kingdom and her former Commonwealths...\n\nHowever, I have worn my miniature medals on each Veterans Day since my leaving the United States Navy... MEDALS, not every little ribbon...\n\nWearing MY medals demonstrates the deep pride I have in MY military service and brings Veterans Day home to all American citizens... I often get questions...and am happy to answer them.\n\nPurple Heart, Air Medal, Navy Commendation, Navy Achievement, Good Conduct (4 pips), National Defense Medal, SouthEast Asian Medal, Kuwait Liberation Medals.
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thanksgiving day in canada is called columbus day in the usa.  boxing day is always dec26
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In Canada Thanksgiving is celebrated on the second Monday in October. Unlike the American tradition of remembering Pilgrims and settling in the New World, Canadians give thanks for a successful harvest. The harvest season falls earlier in Canada compared to the United States due to the simple fact that Canada is further north.
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Actually May 29th is not Labor Day it is Memorial Day and yes May 29th,2006 is  a Monday...in America anyway
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I am a veteran myself (8 years US Army) and like your idea. Perhaps it could be a federal law that any Honorably Discharged veteran gets Veterans Day off......with pay!!!!!
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You would have to check with your local school district. It is not a national holiday.
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Yes I do. All my life. I do not look at it like a religious holiday. No more than veterans day is a military holiday. Just a holiday to give family and friends gifts and cards.
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veterans day honers the living who fought in wars / Conflicts\nMemorial day is memory of those who died.
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April 19th, Patriot's Day, celebrated in Massachusetts as well as a couple of other New England states. It was the day the the Americans began to fight the British in seeking their independence from Britain. The battles took place in Lexington and Concord where the first shot has been described as "The shot heard around the world."\n\nIt would be fitting to honor those patriots who began the fight for freedom and risked their lives in doing so. Indeed a national holiday would be appropriate.