Today is Veterans Day, which is celebrated annually to honor all military veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces. The federal holiday dates back to 1918, when an armistice between the Allied nations and Germany went into effect, marking the official end of World War I. November 11th, which was originally recognized as Armistice Day, became a federal holiday in 1938 and officially became known as Veterans Day in 1954. Federal, state, and local government offices will be closed today. Local school districts will also be closed, as well as most banks.
