With respect for and in recognition of the contributions our service men and women have made to the cause of peace and freedom around the world, Congress has provided that November 11 of each year shall be set aside as a legal public holiday to honor our Nation’s veterans.

On Veterans Day, we come together to pay tribute to the men and women who have worn the uniform of the United States Armed Forces. Americans across this land commemorate the patriots who have risked their lives to preserve the liberty of our Nation, the families who support them, and the heroes no longer with us.