The Silence of the Eleventh Hour:
Why Veterans Day Lost Its Meaning to the Bottom Line By: Peter C. Frank November 11, 2025 Veterans Day , November 11th, has always been special to me. Today, my bank is closed and the post office is silent. Yet, many local businesses are open, college classes are running, and life moves on with barely a pause. What makes this day even more profound for me is that my own father is a veteran. We observe Veterans Day, but we don't seem to observe the service or sacrifice it represents. Why? Because today, a federal holiday no longer holds its original meaning— national day of rest or reflection . It means only that federal employees get the day off . This erosion of observance is a quiet tragedy for which no one weeps. It speaks volumes about what we, as a nation, prioritize: Commerce always wins, especially over solemn reflection. The History: From Armistice to Acquisition Our confusion is rooted in the history of Veterans Day. It began as Armistice Day in 1919, marking the ...