11-11-2014, 02:01 PM
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It was changed from Armistice Day (which honored the cessation of hostilities of WW I) to Veterans Day (honoring those who served in all wars from WW I and all that followed) in 1954. But remained on the date of November 11th.
http://www.va.gov/opa/vetsday/vetdayhistory.asp
http://www.va.gov/opa/vetsday/vetdayhistory.asp