veterans day Archives

Biden Salutes Troops As ‘Spine of America’ on Veterans Day

President Joe Biden saluted the nation’s military veterans in a wreath-laying ceremony at Arlington National...

Biden Announces Plan to ID, Treat Vets’ Ills from Toxic Air

President Joe Biden is using his first Veterans Day in office to announce an effort...

Why Is Veterans Day Observed on Nov. 11?

The annual federal holiday recognizes U.S. military veterans.

Free Meals for Military Personnel on Veterans Day

A number of restaurant chains offer free meals to U.S. military personnel in conjunction with...

Was Donald Trump the First President in 56 Years Not to Visit Arlington National Cemetery on Veterans Day?

Presidents sometimes express support for U.S. troops on Veterans Day at places other than Arlington...

Did Barack Obama Visit Arlington Cemetery on Veterans Day?

A circulated photograph of President Obama at the Arlington National Cemetery was intended as a...

Does This Photograph Show President Trump Visiting a WWI Cemetery in the Rain?

President Trump was widely criticized for skipping a ceremony commemorating the 100th anniversary of the...

Free Meals for Military Personnel on Veterans Day

A number of restaurant chains offer free meals to U.S. military personnel in conjunction with...

Vet Says Chili’s Revoked His Free Veterans Day Meal

U.S. Army Veteran Ernest Walker maintains that a fellow diner's complaint led to the revocation...

Steak ‘n Shake Veterans Day Controversy A Facebook user claimed his local Steak 'n Shake didn't participate in a chain-wide Veterans...

Is Ravioli a Traditional Veterans Day Meal?

A spurious Wikipedia edit led to the rumor that a tradition of celebrating Veterans Day...

Was a Veterans Day Tribute at Lambeau Field Not Aired by ESPN?

Television exposure of 'entertainers' before NFL games and at halftime can't be guaranteed.