Veteran's Day is set aside on November 11 for Americans to remember those who bravely gave their all and those who came home to help make the country a better place.
The government initially called it Armistice Day, with the date set to commemorate the end of World War I, which officially ended on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918.
The name was changed in 1954 to include all veterans because the original idea was to honor only those serving in World War I. Throughout history, there have been many powerful storms on this day.
Veterans Day 1911
Many parts of the United States saw drastic temperature changes on Veterans Day 1911. A strong storm front separated warm, humid air from frigid, arctic air.