Veterans Day
Arlington National Cemetery — Arlington, Virginia — 11/11/2024
National Veterans Day Ceremony
The Veterans Day National Ceremony is held each year on November 11th at Arlington National Cemetery . The ceremony commences precisely at 11:00 a.m. with a wreath laying at the Tomb of the Unknowns and continues inside the Memorial Amphitheater with a parade of colors by Veterans’ organizations and remarks from dignitaries. The ceremony is intended to honor and thank all who served in the United States Armed Forces.
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Veterans Day Regional Sites
The Veterans Day National Committee recognizes select Veterans Day observances throughout the country that represent fitting tributes to America’s heroes and serve as models for other communities to follow in planning their own observances. Learn more about how your community can apply to become a designated regional site.
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Veterans Day Poster Competition
Each year the Veterans Day National Committee publishes a commemorative Veterans Day poster. The Committee selects a poster from artwork submitted by artists nationwide. Over the years these posters have illustrated the rich history of our country’s service men and women. The poster reflects our pride and patriotism in saluting Veterans while providing the thematic artistry for the year.
The theme for Veterans Day 2024 is “A Legacy of Loyalty and Service”, and this year’s winning poster was designed by Myisha Godette, a retired, disabled Army Veteran from Queens, New York.
Myisha’s design was driven by a desire to represent all who have served. “As a Veteran, I’ve sometimes felt underrepresented, prompting me to consider how best to incorporate inclusivity and the essence of loyalty and service,” she said. “Ultimately, I chose to symbolize the shared experience of service members—past, present, and future—with elements like the American Flag, military “dog tags,” and the enduring strength of Veterans, embodied by a solid, dark concrete background in my design.”
The 2024 Veterans Day poster will be displayed in VA facilities, military installations and municipal buildings across America. It will also serve as the cover of the official program for the Veterans Day commemoration at Arlington National Cemetery on November 11.
Veterans Day National Committee
The Veterans Day National Committee (VDNC) is made of almost 50 Veteran Serving Organizations that oversee national planning and coordination of the Veterans Day observance.
Non-profit Veterans organizations that are national in scope, of good reputation, in existence and involved with Veterans for a minimum of five (5) years, and dedicated to a wide range of Veteran’s issues can apply for Associate Membership on the Veterans Day National Committee.
For questions and more information about Veterans Day Observances, please contact the Veterans Day Coordinator.
