World War 1 ended on November 11th at 11:11, 1921. The US and the UK both buried an unknown soldier to honor those who sacrificed their lives an celebrated Armistice Day. President Dwight D. Eisenhower, a General in the army during World War 2, changed Armistice to Veteran’s Day to honor all American soldiers who died in any war, still symbolized by the tomb of the Unknown Soldier. We also honor all those soldiers that have ever served.
How to celebrate – Thank any soldier you see for their service. Visit the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Read about World War 1.