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Source: Athens News Courier

World War I drew to a close when Armistice with Germany took effect in 1918. It was the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month — an occasion that prompted President Woodrow Wilson to proclaim November 11 as Armistice Day in the United States. The observance was marked by parades and public gatherings with an emphasis on peace and gratitude for victory. By 1926, annual observances of the day had grown into Congress officially recognizing its significance and encouraging public participation. Then, in 1938, November 11 was recognized as a federal holiday. The increase in U.S. Veterans following the World War II (1935-1945) and the Korean War (1950-1953) broadened the significance of the holiday. In 1954, President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed legislation renaming Armistice Day as Veterans Day, honoring all U.S. veterans past and present.

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