Veterans Day

Episode 1111 of the Salem History Moment podcast, hosted by Kimberli Fitzgerald, titled "Veterans Day" was published on November 7, 2025 and runs 5 minutes.

November 7, 2025 ·5m · Salem History Moment

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Episode Description

Veterans Day was first known as Armistice Day and celebrated on November 11 to commemorate the end of World War I, which ended on t the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918. In the United States, November 11th was celebrated to honor Veterans of World War I until June 1, 1954, when November 11th became a day to honor American Veterans of all wars.

The Oregon Department of Veterans' Affairs is hosting the Statewide Veterans Day Ceremony at 11 a.m. on Nov. 11, in front of the Oregon State Capitol on Court Street NE in Salem. This event will feature remarks by dignitaries and special guests along with ceremonial elements including a color guard, singing of the national anthem, a wreath laying and the playing of “Taps.” For more information please visit: https://www.oregon.gov/odva/