Veterans Day was originally called Armistice Day. It was originally meant to honor World War I veterans. Armistice Day officially received its name in America in 1926 through a Congressional resolution and became a national holiday 12 years later.

Realizing that peace was equally preserved by veterans of WW II and Korea, Congress decided to honor those who have served America in all wars. In 1954, President Eisenhower signed a bill proclaiming November 11 as Veterans Day.