Veterans Day began as Armistice Day on Nov. 11, 1919, marking the first anniversary of the end of World War I, which ended at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918.

Congress established Armistice Day as a federal holiday in 1938. In 1954, President Dwight D. Eisenhower officially renamed it Veterans Day to honor American service members who served in all wars, not just World War I. Veterans Day is observed annually on Nov. 11 to honor all U.S. military veterans.

The Union County High School Navy Junior ROTC warmly invites all military veterans, active-duty personnel, families and community members to join them in honoring the service, dedication and sacrifice of those who have defended our freedom.

Please join us in honoring our nation’s heroes at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10.

Please plan to attend and RSVP at UnionCountyNJROTC.UCPS.org.