Veterans Day was originally known as Armistice Day and commemorated the end of fighting in 1918 on the Western Front in Europe between the Allies and Germany.
The Armistice of Compiègne was signed earlier in the morning but many people remember from a history lesson that “at the 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month” the armistice went into effect and more or less ended World War I.
Armistice Day was renamed Veterans Day in 1954 to honor all veterans for their service.
While Veterans Day honors all who have served in the military, Memorial Day in May is the time to remember those who died during military service.
Since this year Veterans Day falls on a Saturday, some celebrations are held on Nov. 10, the federal holiday observed.
Here is a sampling of Veterans Day events Friday through Sunday in Los Angeles County. The list is by time on each day.
Nov. 10
Carson: A Veterans Day celebration with keynote speaker Cmdr. Virginia R. Kingston, patriotic music and a veterans museum display, 10 a.m.-noon. Veterans Park, 22400 Moneta Ave. 310-830-9997. Flyer: tinyurl.com/5b2tn9cv
Veterans Day at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library: The event honoring veterans includes musical entertainment, a Civil War encampment, a display of military vehicles and a Veterans Day program, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. The program, at 11 a.m., includes an honor guard, live music and remarks by keynote speaker Lt. Col. Scott Mann. The retired United States Army Green Beret signs his book “Operation Pineapple Express” at noon. Free for the program and outdoor events; admission charge for museum exhibits. Register for program seats and to reserve a book ($28.99 plus tax) here: tinyurl.com/munxp48e. Location, 40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley. Event details: tinyurl.com/4dbnzbku
Veterans Day in Burbank: A welcome reception with a concert by the Burbank Community Band, 10:15 a.m., followed by a ceremony honoring all veterans, 11 a.m. A flyover by the Condor Squadron has been…
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