J. David Ake, The Associated PressThe sun sets behind the U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial in Arlington, Va., Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019, in this slow-shutter speed exposure. Veterans Day was celebrated across the United States on Monday.
Mandel Ngan, AFP via Getty ImagesA visitor to the Korean War Memorial is seen on Veterans Day in Washington, D.C., on Nov. 11, 2019.
Alex Wong, Getty ImagesChris Plank of Maryland holds the headstone of his friend Army Sgm. Bradly Dean Conner, who was killed in Iraq, at Section 60 at Arlington National Cemetery on Veterans Day Nov. 11, 2019. Americans observed Veterans Day to honor those who had served in the U.S. military.
Michael A. McCoy, The Associated PressA combat boot lies at the Vietnam War Memorial to honor veterans on Veteran's Day in Washington, D.C., on Monday, Nov. 11, 2019.
Delcia Lopez, The Monitor via APJoshua Guzman, Sgt. Marlene Villanueva and Sgt. Wonjae Yu, with Texas National Guard of Weslaco, set up a camouflage net for guests at the Veterans War Memorial during Veterans Day ceremonies at the Veterans War Memorial in McAllen, Texas, on Monday, Nov. 11, 2019.
Michael Holahan, The Augusta Chronicle via APMembers of the Lakeside High School ROTC Drill Team render a salute after performing during a Veterans Day ceremony at the Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home in Augusta, Ga., Monday, Nov. 11, 2019.
Erin O. Smith/Chattanooga Times Free Press via APTony Bussey, a U.S. Army and Air Force veteran, listens to speakers during a Veterans Day program at Chattanooga National Cemetery in Chattanooga, Tenn., on Monday, Nov. 11, 2019. Bussey served in Desert Storm.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostVolunteers work on cleaning and doing home repairs at Ethel Jones’ home in Denver on Nov. 11, 2019. Both Jones, 81, and her late husband served in the U.S. Air Force. She and her husband raised four children together; their oldest son is also a veteran, having retired from the U.S. Army after 20 years of service. Jones has lived in her home in east Denver for 40 years. She suffers from health issues that make it difficult to maintain her home. Rebuilding Together Metro Denver is partnering with Sears to provide critical home repairs to her home.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostEthel Jones, 81, of Denver and her late husband both served in the U.S. Air Force.
Joel Bissell, Kalamazoo Gazette via APThe 100th Wing Base Honor Guard participates in the Veterans Day ceremony at Fort Custer National Cemetery in Augusta, Mich., on Monday, Nov. 11, 2019.
Wilfredo Lee, The Associated PressSamira Safar, 14, with the Miami Beach Police Athletic League, waits to march at a Veterans Day parade in Miami Beach, Fla., on Monday, Nov. 11, 2019.
Wilfredo Lee, The Associated PressJunior Reserve Officer Training Corps members march down Ocean Drive in the heart of the Art Deco district during a Veterans Day parade in Miami Beach, Fla., on Monday, Nov. 11, 2019.
Staff Angela Rowlings, ap/Boston HeraldGold Star Wives and Mothers bow their heads during the benediction at the State House Veterans Day ceremony in Boston, Massachusetts on Nov. 11, 2019.
Andrew Harnik, The Associated PressPresident Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump participate in a wreath laying ceremony at the New York City Veterans Day Parade at Madison Square Park on Monday, Nov. 11, 2019.
Seth Wenig, The Associated PressPeople carry a giant American flag up Fifth Avenue during the New York City Veterans Day Parade in New York, Monday, Nov. 11, 2019.
Spencer Platt, Getty ImagesWorld War I American infantry reenactors march in the Veterans Day Parade in New York City on Nov. 11, 2019. President Donald Trump, the first sitting U.S. president to attend New York's parade, offered a tribute to veterans ahead of the 100th annual parade which draws thousands of vets and spectators from around the country and world.
Michael Holahan, The Augusta Chronicle via APStaff Sgt. Darryl McDaniel, of the Fort Gordon Installation Support Detachment, stands at attention near the All-Wars Memorial during the Augusta-CSRA Veterans Day Observance in Augusta, Ga., Monday, Nov. 11, 2019.
Justin Sullivan, Getty ImagesFormer USS Pennsylvania crewman and Pearl Harbor survivor Mickey Ganitch speaks during a Veterans Day celebration aboard the USS Hornet on Nov. 11, 2019 in Alameda, Calif. Dozens of veterans and guests attended the annual Veterans Day celebration aboard the historic aircraft carrier.
Colleen McGrath, The Herald-Mail via APRiley Gladhill, of the Civil Air Patrol United States Air Force Auxillary, carries U.S. flag after a ceremonial folding during a Veterans Day ceremony at the Washington County Court House in Hagerstown, Md., Monday, Nov. 11, 2019.
Jeremy Papasso, Boulder Daily CameraVietnam War veteran Henry Swift receives a military service pin from American Legion Honor Guard member Gene Schiferl during a Vietnam veteran "Pinning" ceremony to honor their military service on Monday at the American Legion Post 32 in Longmont. Swift served in the U.S. Navy during the war.
David Zalubowski, The Associated PressAn American flag and a bouquet of flowers mark the grave of U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Shelby B. Harris who served in the Persian Gulf conflict in Fort Logan National Cemetery in Sheridan, Colo. The annual memorial service at the cemetery for Veterans Day was moved inside to mark the holiday as light snow and cold temperatures enveloped the intermountain West.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostPhotos of all of Colorado's fallen soldiers hang from trees during the groundbreaking and remembrance ceremony for the Colorado Fallen Heroes Memorial in Denver on Nov. 11, 2019. The ceremony was held in Lincoln Memorial Park at the site of the future memorial. Colorado Gov. Jared Polis, Colonel Katherine Braun (Army) Stacia Harris-Shorts, Gold Star widow, Mayor-Elect Mike Coffman, Major General Michael A. Loh, Adjutant General-Colorado, Tom Wykstra, Gold Star Father and Colorado Fallen Heroes Memorial board member and others were in attendance for the ceremony.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostLarry Mueller, and his wife JoAnn sit with other Gold Star families as they take part in a groundbreaking and remembrance ceremony for the Colorado Fallen Heroes Memorial in Denver on Nov. 11, 2019. Larry's brother Private First Class Kurt Mueller Jr. D CO 1st BN, 4th Marines, 3rd Marine Division, III MAF, was killed April 26th, 1968. He was 21 years old. The ceremony was held in Lincoln Memorial Park at the site of the future memorial.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostCarol Schaefer, from Southwest Harbor, Maine, looks at one of the many photos of all of Colorado's fallen soldiers hang from trees during the groundbreaking and remembrance ceremony for the Colorado Fallen Heroes Memorial in Denver on Nov. 11, 2019.
Jeremy Papasso, Boulder Daily CameraA photograph of resident Barbara Muir's father Bert Green in his U.S. Marine Corps uniform during a United Service Organization inspired event celebrating Veterans Day on Monday at the Golden West Senior Living facility in Boulder.
The Colors are presented during the start of the annual Veterans Day program at Freedom Park in Edwards, Colo., Monday, Nov. 11, 2019.
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The sun sets behind the U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial in Arlington, Va., Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019, in this slow-shutter speed exposure. Veterans Day was celebrated across the United States on Monday.
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Veterans Day was celebrated around the nation on Monday, Nov. 11, 2019. The holiday originally celebrated the end of World War I, but has expanded over the years to include all military veterans.