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What was the original reason for celebrating veterans day

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Veterans Day was Celebrated each November 11—the anniversary of the end of World War I—the holiday originally recognized the U.S. soldiers who had fought in the Great War. Now Veterans Day honors all those who served in the military, including these U.S. soldiers
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The original reason for celebrating veterans day was to celebrate the ending of world war 1 which was on november 11 on the 11th hour of the day.

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