HARRISBURG – Today is the Veterans Day holiday. Originally known as Armistice Day, it first marked the one-year anniversary of the end of World War I, on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, and sought to honor the veterans of the World War – the only world war to have occurred at that time. Armistice Day was declared a national holiday in 1938 to acknowledge world peace, and then was renamed Veterans Day in 1954 to celebrate the contributions of veterans of all wars. Veterans Day acknowledges and celebrates our fellow citizens who answered the call to serve in the military, securing and defending freedom we enjoy year-round. One way you can show appreciation is through the PA Veterans Trust Fund, which supports organizations that assist PA veterans and their families in need of housing, financial help, food, training, recovery, and more. You can find out how to donate to the Veterans Trust Fund by clicking on the banner below. Due to the Veterans Day holiday, government offices, post offices, banks, and most public schools are closed.
