On Nov. 11, we celebrate Veterans Day to honor the soldiers, both past and present, who have made sacrifices for our freedom. While a simple “Happy Veterans Day” or “Thank you for your ...

In 1945, World War II veteran Raymond Weeks first proposed the idea of expanding the holiday to one honoring veterans of all U.S. wars. In 1954, the holiday legally became known as Veterans Day.

It’s also not the day to thank a veteran for his or her service. According to one local veteran activist, most people don’t know what they’re really supposed to say on Memorial Day.