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: 
Bob Woodruff Foundation works to find, fund, and shape innovative programs that help our impacted veterans, service members, and their families thrive.
Folds of Honor Foundation works to provide financial
assistance for the education of spouses and dependent children of service
men/women who are either killed or permanently disabled while serving and
defending our great nation.
Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund serves military personnel suffering
traumatic brain injury & post-traumatic stress; they help them fight the
war within by building advanced treatment centers providing the best possible
care, enabling military personnel to continue to serve on active duty and enjoy
a productive life.