Each book in the Holiday Histories series describes one of America's holidays. Explore the history of each holiday and learn the real reason why it is important. Discover what special meaning each holiday might have for you.\ \ Introduces Veterans Day, explaining the historical events behind it, how it became a holiday, and how it is observed.\
Each book in the Holiday Histories series describes one of America's holidays. Explore the history of each holiday and learn the real reason why it is important. Discover what special meaning each holiday might have for you.
A Day for Veterans 4What Is a Veteran? 6Before Veterans Day 8World War! 10The United States Fights 12Armistice Day 14Honoring Peace 16Trouble Again 18World War Two 20The Axis Powers Fail 22Celebrating Veterans Today 24Our Armed Forces 26The Eleventh Hour 28Important Dates 30Glossary 31Find Out More 31Index 32