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Maher's Florist Veterans Day is an annual holiday that celebrates all United States military veterans and service members for their sacrifices made on behalf of the country. It is always a good idea to thank our veterans for their service and show your appreciation. If you want to send Veterans Day Floral Gifts to honor those who have served, below are some ideas for what you can give! SPECIAL DISCOUNT OFFERS - USE ON MAIN WEBSITE Veterans Day History Veterans Day is a federal holiday in the United States that honors those who have served in the U.S. military. It is observed annually on November 11 and was originally called Armistice Day to commemorate the end of World War I, which occurred on November 11, 1918. The day was renamed Veterans Day in 1954 by an act of Congress after it was discovered that there were no longer any veterans alive from World War I who could be honored with an observance at Arlington National Cemetery outside Washington, [...]

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Maher's Florist This and every November 11th is Veterans Day . The history behind this particular date is that in 1918 on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, all major hostilities of World War I were formally ended. The day was originally termed Armistice Day and was created to celebrate the service of all U.S. military veterans. A respectable way to honor a Veteran on this special day, is to send a flower arrangement or plant from Maher's Florist. President Woodrow Wilson gave a memorable speech in 1919 during which he commended the men and women of the United States military. "To us in America the reflections of Armistice Day will be filled with solemn pride in the heroism of those who died in the country's service, and with gratitude for the victory, both because of the thing from which it has freed us and because of the opportunity it has given America to show her sympathy with peace and justice in the councils of nations". Armistice Day and Remembrance Day are celebrated in other countries [...]