Veterans Day is a federal holiday in the United States observed annually on November 11 to honor military veterans of the United States Armed Forces.

History and Significance

The observance of Veterans Day has remained on November 11 since its establishment, linked to the end of World War I and the signing of the Armistice in 1918.

National Ceremony

A National Ceremony takes place each year at Arlington National Cemetery on November 11 to pay tribute to veterans.

Movies About Military Veterans

Here are some movies about military veterans:

The Best Years of Our Lives

(1946) This Oscar-winning film tells the stories of three veterans who return home after World War II and face the effects of war, including alcoholism, PTSD, and joblessness.

Sergeant York

(1941) Based on the true story of Alvin C. York, one of the most decorated American soldiers in World War I.

Pork Chop Hill

(1959) Based on the book by Brig. Gen. S.L.A. Marshall, this movie tells the story of the 7th Infantry Division's struggle to take and hold Pork Chop Hill during the Korean War.

Platoon

(1986) A gritty war drama written and directed by Oliver Stone, a Vietnam War veteran.

Hacksaw Ridge

(2016) A biographical drama about a World War II U.S. army medic who charges into battle without using a firearm.

Dunkirk

(2017) A Christopher Nolan war thriller about the real-life evacuation of over 300,000 Allied soldiers during World War II.

Jacob's Ladder

(1990) A Vietnam War veteran attempts to uncover his past while suffering from dissociation.

Escape to Victory

(1981) A movie about British and American prisoners of war playing against a German team during World War II.

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