Veteran's Day in Washington, DC

Veterans Day is intended to honor and thank all military personnel who served the United States in all wars, particularly living veterans. It is marked by parades and church services and in many places the American flag is hung at half mast. A period of silence lasting two minutes may be held at 11am.

Washington, DC is holding many events to show appreciation for veteran's of all kinds who have served for the United States. On Thurs, Nov. 11, Washington, DC will host:

Vietnam Veterans Memorial- 1pm Constitution Avenue and Henry Bacon Dr. NW. Color guard, speakers and a wreath-laying ceremony.

Arlington National Cemetery- 11am Across the Potomac from Washington at the west end of the Memorial Bridge, Arlington, VA. 703.607.8000 This is the national Veterans day service with a wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Seating in the amphitheater is limited, so visitors should plan to arrive at least a half hour before the ceremony.

Vietnam Women's Memorial- 9am- 12pm and 2- 5pm Constitution Ave and Henry Bacon Dr, NW Washington, DC. 301.314.8505. Vietnam-era veterans and the children of veterans tell stories "in their own voices" about their experiences.

World War II Memorial- 9am 17th Street, between Constitution and Independence Aves, NW Washington, DC. 202.619.7222. Wreath laying ceremony.

Navy Memorial- 1pm 701 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC. 202.737.2300 The Naval District of Washington will lay a wreath, at the Lone Sailor Statue in commemoration of Veterans Day.

Air Force Memorial- 11am One Air Force Memorial Dr, Arlington, VA. Wreath laying ceremony and a two-minute moment of silence will be observed to commemorate those members of the U.S. armed forces who were killed during war.

Groundbreaking for the American Veterans Disabled for Life Memorial-
Washington Ave. and Second St. SW. The American Veterans Disabled for Life Memorial will serve as a national public tribute to the over three million living disabled American veterans and the countless hundreds of thousands who have died. The Memorial will be built on a 2.4-acre triangular site across from the U.S. Botanic Garden and within sight of the U.S. Capitol, so members of Congress can be continually reminded of the human cost of war and the need to support America’s veterans. November 10 at 10:30am

For more information, visit http://dc.about.com/od/hoildaysseasonalevents/a/VeteransDay.htm