Official holidays

Holidays in the United States1 January: New Year

January 18: Birthday Martin Luther King

14 February: Valentine's Day

15 February: President's Day

April 4: Resurrection Day

31 May: Commemorative Day

4 July: Independence Day

6 September: Labor Day

October 11: Columbus Day

31 October: Halloween

November 11: Veterans Day

25 November: Thanksgiving Day

25 December: Christmas
Since 1919 this day is commemorated

Veterans Day is a celebration that takes place in the United States every November 11, and
is the date on which the nation honors the veterans of that country for their patriotism, love
of the country and the will to sacrifice for the good common.

"Those who serve do not do it for glory, or power, or wealth, but for freedom, and that
simple acknowledgment of well-done service - sincere thanks - is more important to most
veterans than any other type Of reward, "is mentioned on the official website of the US
Department of Veterans Affairs.

The commemoration of Veterans Day takes place from November 11, 1919, when President
Woodrow Wilson decided to recall the armistice that took place the same day a year earlier,
and that symbolically ended the First World War .

Many people visit cemeteries to leave flowers to those who gave their lives for their country.
Political speeches are also of great importance in every state of the country.

For those preparing to become part of the military service, they are soon given the
opportunity to learn more about the issue through talks with veterans.

However, the central commemorations are held around the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier,
at Arlington Cemetery, outside Washington.

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The ceremony begins at 11:00 p.m. with a garland placed in the Tomb of the Unknown
Soldier, and continues inside the Memorial Amphitheater with a parade run by veteran
organizations.

According to tradition, a combined guard representing all the services of the Armed Forces,
perform the "presentation of arms" in front of the tomb.

During the event, a cornet performs the touch that is used in the military burials in the
United States, to honor the fallen ones.