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.

View information about ceremonies held at Arlington National Cemetery.

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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 Gallery

Browse the collection of Veterans Day posters from 1978 until 2023.

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. It also distributes the winning design to VA facilities, military installations around the world, and across cities and towns in our nation. It then serves as the cover of the official program for the Veterans Day Observance at Arlington National Cemetery.

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.” Veterans are proud of their military service in defending our Nation. Honor reflects the military value and tradition of answering the call to duty. There is distinct honor in serving to protect our way of life and the Constitution of the United States of America. We encourage artists to consider Veteran history of loyalty and service to our Nation and the honor we owe them for fulfilling patriotic duties.

2023 Veterans Day Poster

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.

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