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  1. Veterans Day, Veterans' Day, Armistice Day, November 11noun

    a legal holiday in the United States; formerly Armistice Day but called Veterans' Day since 1954

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  1. veterans' day

    Veterans' Day is an official United States public holiday, observed annually on November 11, that honors all persons who have served in the United States Armed Forces. It coincides with other holidays, including Armistice Day and Remembrance Day, celebrated in other countries that mark the anniversary of the end of World War I. Veterans' Day is distinct from Memorial Day, another US holiday, as Veterans' Day celebrates all US military veterans, while Memorial Day honors those who have died while in military service.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of veterans' day in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of veterans' day in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

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  1. White House:

    As the president has said, Kevin McAleenan has done a tremendous job, hell be leaving after Veterans Day and after he departs, Chad Wolf will serve as acting secretary in the interim.

  2. Stanley McChrystal:

    I think there's a certain honesty to what's happening now, the President didn't go to Arlington Cemetery for Veterans' Day, and maybe that's honest, because if you really don't care, it would be dishonest to pretend that you do.

  3. Ken Slater:

    His goal last year when he came to the board was to be able to dedicate it on Veterans Day, he was able to follow through and make that happen, which was perfect.

  4. Roger Marshall:

    So next week is Veterans Day. We're honoring them this week of the president of the United States is dishonoring our military members.

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