Veterans Day
| 10 percent of living veterans are women | Veterens Day |  |
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| Date | Started November 11, 1919 | ||
| Where did it begin at? | Birmingham, Alabama | ||
| How was it celebrated at that time? | Celebrations vary by holiday, with some involving parades and fireworks, and others focused on family gatherings and decorations. | ||
| What was the original purpose of this holiday? | To serve as "holy days" for religious or secular commemoration. | ||
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