Veterans Day honors all of those who have served the country in war or peace — dead or alive — although it's largely intended to thank living veterans for their sacrifices. It was originally called Armistice Day, commemorating the end of World War I.
Wednesday, November 11 1919
The Armistice halting the War to End All Wars was signed in Compiègne, France, at 11 a.m. on November 11, 1918 –hence the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month.
A period of silence lasting two minutes may be held at 11am.
to give up something that is valuable to you in order to help another person
People make all kind of sacrifices from clothes to food, But the types of sacrifices that I resonate with are the sacrifice of Life ,or Limb, Time, Comfort, Food, Freedom. However people that are in the military make these sacrifices, Regular People give these things up every day.