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Gregory Raymond Kelly of Good Day New York FOX, during the Veterans Day Parade (cropped)
USCIS Civics · Question 128 of 128

What is Veterans Day?

Official Answer

A holiday to honor people in the (U.S.) military

Also accepted: A holiday to honor people who have served (in the U.S. military)

In plain English

Veterans Day is a holiday to honor people who have served in the U.S. military. A veteran is a person who served in the military. It is celebrated on November 11 every year. Memorial Day honors soldiers who died; Veterans Day honors all who served. Veterans Day honors people who have served in the U.S. military.

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Gregory Raymond Kelly of Good Day New York FOX, during the Veterans Day Parade (cropped)
Gregory Raymond Kelly of Good Day New York FOX, during the Veterans Day Parade (cropped)Sgt. Mikki Sprenkle, via Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
Image: Gregory Raymond Kelly of Good Day New York FOX, during the Veterans Day Parade (cropped) — Sgt. Mikki Sprenkle, via Wikimedia Commons, Public domain.Answers verbatim from USCIS M-1778 (09/25)