Sunset at the Washington Monument, Washington, DC
© Joe Daniel Price/Getty Image
A salute to veterans. Veterans Day
Today we're at the Washington Monument to pay tribute to those who have served in the US Armed Forces. Over 41 million Americans have been in our military since the US Army was established in 1775, and today, on Veterans Day, we salute their service. Veterans Day started as Armistice Day, a commemoration of the end of combat in World War 1. In 1954, it was renamed Veterans Day, expanding its scope to honor all people who have served. Over 6% of Americans, more than 16 million people, are veterans. Their service will be recognised today at the Veterans Day National Ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery, and in parades and other events across the country.
Related Images
Toledo, Spain
Lamps on the banks of the Sarayu River for Diwali, Ayodhya, India
Louis Vuitton Foundation in the Bois de Boulogne, Paris, France
Mission church ruins at Quarai, Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument, New Mexico
Brooklyn Bridge with the 'Tribute in Light' installation for 9/11, New York
Wat Chaiwatthanaram temple, Ayutthaya Historical Park, Thailand
Old Venetian harbor, Rethymno, Crete Island, Greece
Aerial view of Manhattan, New York City
Today on Bing
The Vietnam Women's Memorial in Washington, DC
Nov 11, 2022
The Korean War Veterans Memorial, Washington, DC
Nov 11, 2020
New York City Veterans Day parade
Nov 11, 2017