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Veterans Day started as a day to reflect upon those who died in our country's service and was originally called Armistice Day. In 1954, the holiday was changed to Veterans Day.

President Barack Obama lays a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknowns, Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2015, at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va. during Veterans Day ceremonies. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

On Veterans Day and Solemn Ground, Obama Urges More Help for Vets

President Obama said America needs to go beyond words of thanks and parades and do more to help a new generation of veterans.

Richard Overton the oldest living WWII veteran, listens during a Veterans Day ceremony attended by President Barack Obama, commemorating Veterans Day, Monday, Nov. 11, 2013, at Arlington National Cemetery.

Obama Recognizes 107-Year-Old World War II Vet

107-year-old Richard Overton ignored the frailties of his years and stood to be honored by President Obama at Arlington...

Al Roker speaks with Col. Michele Edmondson, the 81st Training Wing commander, following Roker’s weather report during a segment of the Today Show on the flightline at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. Nov. 11, 2015. (U.S. Air Force/Kemberly Groue)

'Rokerthon 2' Highlights Keesler Air Force Base on Veterans Day

Al Roker, the Today Show weather anchor, stopped by Keesler Air Force Base as part of an effort to set a mark for Guinness...

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U.S. Marines inspect a destroyed Japanese tank in the Gilbert Islands, 1943.

Why Japanese Tanks Were Doomed in the Pacific Theater

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth speaks during a ceremony at the Pentagon

Hegseth Says Wounded Knee Soldiers Will Keep Their Medals of Honor

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U.S. Navy SEALs conduct Visit, Board, Search and Seizure training

The Italian WWII Frogmen Who Inspired the U.S. Navy SEALs

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New Mexico's Health Care Crisis Is Forcing Military Personnel to Decline Assignments

At New Mexico's three Air Force bases — Kirtland in Albuquerque, Cannon near Clovis and Holloman outside of Alamogordo — the...

Democrat Mikie Sherrill responds to questions during the first general election gubernatorial debate with Republican opponent Jack Ciattarelli in Lawrenceville, N.J.

Democratic Candidate for Governor of New Jersey Pushes Back After GOP Questions Her Service Record

Mikie Sherrill, the Democratic candidate for governor of New Jersey in this year’s high-stakes race, is defending her Navy...

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