The day was later renamed to Veterans Day after World War II to honor all U.S. veterans from every war. Great Britain, France, Australia, and Canada also honor their veterans of World War I and ...

Memorial Day is observed on the last Monday in May, whereas Veterans Day is Nov. 11. ... However, in 1971, federal lawmakers changed the national observance date to the last Monday in May.

President Donald Trump on Monday said he is establishing two new national holidays, one of which will fall on a date already designated as Veterans Day.