VETERANS DAY FACTS

WHAT IS A VETERAN?
A veteran is a person that has bin in the army, air force, marines, navy, or coast guard. A veteran is a person that protects are freedom.

THE HISTORY OF VETERANS DAY
When world war 1
ended the veterans sighend a armistice. President Wilson made a holiday on November 11 called Armistice Day. In
1954 it was changed to Veterans Day to honor all Veterans .

THE POPPY
The poppy is a bright red flower.
The Poppy is a symbol for Veterans Day. Poppy's began to grow in Flanders Field after the battle.

VETERANS DAY CELEBRATIONS

• People make cards for the veterans
• People have a poster contest
• Speaches are given
• Special saramonies
• Make hospital visits