Russell Greene, age 10, of Hutchinson, Kan., for his question:

WHAT IS VETERANS DAY?

Veterans Day honors the men and women who have served in the United States armed services. It is celebrated with parades, speeches and special services.

In 1919, President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed November 11 as Armistice Day to remind Americans of the tragedies of war. It was to commemorate the end of fighting in World War I on November 11, 1918.

A law adopted in 1938 made the day a federal holiday. And in 1954, Congress changed the name to Veterans Day to honor all United States veterans. Congress moved the holiday to the fourth Monday in October, beginning in 1971, to create an extra three day weekend. But in 1975, Congress again voted to move Veterans Day: this time to November 11 starting in 1978.

Great Britain and France still celebrate November 11 as Armistice Day. On the same day, Canada observes Remembrance Day.