Wednesday, November 11th is Veterans, an important day we set aside each year to honor ALL American veterans, both living and dead. It is a day that we use to thank LIVING veterans for dedicated and loyal service to our great country. Each year on November 11th we show appreciation for our veterans and show them with honors just how deeply we as Americans appreciate the sacrifices they have made to keep our country safe.
HISTORY OF VETERANS DAY
This holiday was originally called Armistice Day and was first issued by President Woodrow Wilson on November 11, 1919, a year following the end of World War I. It was established as a way to honor the fallen soldiers of The Great War. Congress adopted a resolution seven years later to make it an annual legal holiday.
In 1945, World War II veteran Raymond Weeks led a delegation to expand Armistice Day to celebrate all veterans, not just those who died serving in World War I. In 1954, Congress replaced "Armistice Day" with "Veterans Day."
On November 11, 2024, take a moment to express your appreciation to our military veterans. We honor them not only on that day, but every day. Thank you for your service and bravery.
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2024 VETERANS DAY CELEBRATIONS
Ventura
Veterans Day Ceremony at the Ventura County Veterans Memorial on the NE Corner of S. Victoria Ave & Telephone Rd at 11am. This is a free event to recognize the sacrifices of all military veterans and their families. There will be speakers and a presentation honoring a local veteran from each military branch for their service.
Oxnard
Veterans Day Parade and Ceremony - Oxnard 9 am – Veterans Parade will start at B St. & Third St. and will end at Plaza Park (500 S. C St.) An outdoor ceremony will take place at 11 a.m. next to the Veterans Memorial at Plaza Park.
Simi Valley
To honor the men and women who serve in the United States Armed Forces, the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library will be hosting its annual Veterans Day Event on Monday, November 11. The day’s activities include live musical entertainment, a civil war encampment, a military vehicle display and a program honoring all branches of our military. 10am-3pm
