Photos: Somber and silent | Veterans Day in the COVID era
Veterans Day has its roots in a proclamation issued by President Woodrow Wilson in November 1919, a year after World War I ended, designating Nov. 11 as Armistice Day. In 1954, Armistice Day became Veterans Day and the focus became honoring U.S. veterans of all wars. In the COVID-19 era, however, the Veterans Day holiday means no crowded parades and few ceremonies. Los AngelesA lone American flag catches the last rays of light as the sun sets on the Los Angeles National Cemetery. (Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)Santa MonicaThe Ferris wheel at Santa Monica Pier features a patriotic display in honor of Veterans Day.
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