Memorial Day vs. Veterans Day
Memorial Day vs. Veterans Day: What’s the difference?
Memorial Day is observed on the last Monday in May in honor of US military members who died while serving. Veterans Day is observed on November 11 in honor of all veterans (those who served in the military) and in commemoration of the end of both World Wars. Despite the days’ different intent, veterans and active military members are often honored on both days.
[muh-mawr-ee-uhl dey]
/ məˈmɔr i əl ˌdeɪ /
noun
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a day set aside in the U.S. to honor the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military: now officially observed on the last Monday in May.
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any of several days, as April 26, May 10, or June 3, similarly observed in various Southern states.
[vet-er-uhns dey, ve-truhns]
/ ˈvɛt ər əns ˌdeɪ, ˈvɛ trəns /
