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

16 November 2018 Presidents sometimes express support for U.S. troops on Veterans Day at places other than Arlington National Cemetery.

Did Barack Obama Visit Arlington Cemetery on Veterans Day?

15 November 2018 A circulated photograph of President Obama at the Arlington National Cemetery was intended as a contrast to President Trump.

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

13 November 2018 President Trump was widely criticized for skipping a ceremony commemorating the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I due to the rain, but he did attend another event (also in the rain) to honor the occasion.

Free Meals for Military Personnel on Veterans Day

9 November 2018 A number of restaurant chains offer free meals to U.S. military personnel in conjunction with Veterans Day.

Is Ravioli a Traditional Veterans Day Meal?

7 November 2012 A spurious Wikipedia edit led to the rumor that a tradition of celebrating Veterans Day with ravioli dinners was initiated by President Woodrow Wilson in 1919.

Free Meals for Military Personnel on Veterans Day

9 November 2017 A number of restaurant chains offer free meals to U.S. military personnel in conjunction with the observance of Veterans Day.

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

26 January 2012 Television exposure of 'entertainers' before NFL games and at halftime can't be guaranteed.

Vet Says Chili’s Revoked His Free Veterans Day Meal

14 November 2016 U.S. Army Veteran Ernest Walker maintains that a fellow diner's complaint led to the revocation of his complimentary Veterans Day meal at a Chili's restaurant.

Steak ‘n Shake Veterans Day Controversy

A Facebook user claimed his local Steak 'n Shake didn't participate in a chain-wide Veterans Day promotion, but the location's owner said several veterans were treated to breakfast.