Posts are encouraged to tailor speech to their respective ceremony or event.
Veterans Day, Nov. 11, is the anniversary of the armistice that ended World War I in 1918, and today a holiday to honor all veterans. American Legion posts, districts and departments observe Veterans Day by participating in or hosting parades, luncheons, ceremonies and more.
A guideline Veterans Day speech is available for use during American Legion events honoring all military veterans. The speech is only a guide. Posts are encouraged to tailor it to their respective ceremony or event.
Download the 2025 Veterans Day speech here.
And remember, if your post, district or department is hosting, sponsoring or participating in a Veterans Day event, please share it with us. Email sbrooks@legion.org with details that include the time, date, location and what the event will entail. We’ll be looking for events to cover in person; other events may be featured in an advance Veterans Day story and follow-up after the events have concluded.
- Veterans Day