Veterans Day: Honoring Those Who Served

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Veterans Day 2020
Veterans Day: Honoring Those Who Served
Veterans Day 2020

Veterans Day originated as “Armistice Day” on Nov. 11, 1919, the first anniversary marking the end of World War I. Congress passed a resolution in 1926 making it an annual observance, and it became a national holiday in 1938. Then-President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed legislation in 1954 to change the name to Veterans Day to honor all those who served the country in war or peace. On this day, the nation honors military veterans with parades and other observances across the country and a ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia.


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17.4 million

The number of military veterans in the United States in 2019.

1.6 million

The number of female veterans in the United States in 2019.

50.4 %

The percentage of veterans age 65 and older in 2019.
More Stats About America's Veterans
Post-9/11 Veterans More Likely Than Nonveterans to be Employed
Employment among the nation’s three million post-9/11 veterans was higher from 2014 to 2018 than it was among those who never served in the armed forces, according to a new report released by the Census Bureau.
Who Are the Nation’s Veterans?
Who Are the Nation’s Veterans?
Veterans who served after 9/11 are more likely than other veterans to have a service-connected disability, even after accounting for differences in age, health, sex and economic resources.   
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Veteran Population Declines
This infographic shows changes in the veteran population between 2000 and 2018 by period of service.
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Rise in Female Veterans
Rise in Female Veterans
This infographic shows historical and projected trends in the veteran population between 1971 and 2040.

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Veteran Employment Outcomes Explorer
Veteran Employment Outcomes Explorer

Use this interactive data tool to explore Veteran Employment Outcomes data from the Census Bureau. 
 
A Detailed Profile of the Veteran Population
A Detailed Profile of the Veteran Population
View a detailed profile on the veteran population from the 2019 American Community Survey. Statistics include:

  • When veterans served
  • Demographics – age, sex, race and Hispanic or Latino origin
  • Median income
  • Educational attainment
  • Employment status
  • Poverty status
  • Disability status
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