| A veteran is anyone who has served in one of the five branches of the U.S. military: the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard | Veterens Day |  |
| Date | Started November 11, 1919 |
| What do other cultures/countries/regions/ethnicities do to celebrate this vetrens day? | Many Commonwealth nations, like Canada, Australia, and the UK, mark Remembrance Day with ceremonies and poppies to honor fallen soldiers. |
| Do other cultures have veterans day similar to this?
| Yes, many countries have similar days to honor veterans, though the names and traditions vary/ Armistice Day in France and Belgium, and Remembrance Day in Canada, Australia, and the United Kingdom... lastly other countries celebrate their equivalent holidays as "Remembrance Day," which is more similar to the U.S. Memorial Day in its focus on honoring the deceased. |
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