Veterans Day originated as “Armistice Day” on November 11, 1919, marking the first anniversary of the end of World War I. In 1926, Congress passed a resolution for an annual observance. November 11th became a national holiday beginning in 1938. In 1954, President Eisenhower officially changed the name of the holiday from Armistice Day to Veterans Day.
Unlike Memorial Day, Veterans Day pays tribute to all American veterans, living or deceased, but pays special thanks to living veterans who served the United States honorably during war or peacetime.
In remembrance and honor of this Veterans Day, CharityWatch invites donors to check out our Top-Rated Veterans & Military list.
CharityWatch Top-Rated Veterans & Military charities include:
Hope For The Warriors provides support programs for service members, veterans & military families that are focused on transition, health & wellness, peer engagement, and connections to community resources.
National Military Family Association works to guide military families of all ranks, including those of the deployed, wounded, and fallen, through stressful times by providing children’s and family programs, financial help, advice, and advocacy.
The Mission Continues works to connect military veterans with opportunities to continue their service and leadership in under-resourced communities.
ATTENTION: The charities listed in this alert were Top-Rated by CharityWatch at the time of its publication. CharityWatch updates our ratings throughout the year. To see if a particular charity is currently Top-Rated, please click on its name, below.