Germany tried twice in the 20th century to conquer Europe and very nearly achieved that goal in World War II. In fact, not ...

At the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918, the fighting of World War I came to an armistice – or a truce – between the Allied Nations and Germany. Seven months later, the Treaty of ...

In November 1919, President Woodrow Wilson declared that Nov. 11 would be proclaimed as Armistice Day. Initially the date was ...

In 1919, King George V of England proclaimed that Armistice Day be marked with two minutes of silence at 11 am, the hour the ...

On October 7, 1870, one of those minor, anecdotal episodes that pepper History amidst greater events took place. A hydrogen ...

Happy Veterans Day! Today is the day we honor the sacrifice and patriotism of all veterans of U.S. wars and active-duty ...

Veterans Day continues to be observed on November 11, regardless of what day of the week on which it falls. The restoration of the observance of Veterans Day to November 11 not only preserves the ...

The state has a host of celebrations, activities and Veterans Day freebies to honor Utah's military personnel.

Each year on Nov. 11, the U.S. observes Veterans Day to remember and celebrate people who have served in the country's ...

Today, the United States recognizes Veterans Day, a day of reverence for the brave American veterans who have valiantly ...

There are over 18 million veterans living in the United States. Today, Americans will take time to honor our military ...

Tony Johnson is one of Britain's oldest surviving veterans. On Remembrance Sunday he shares his experiences in the Second ...