(Dover, NH) - Veterans Day ceremonies and parades are scheduled across the country today as the nation honors the men and women who have served in the Armed Forces.

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The day was initially observed as Armistice Day to remember the end of fighting in World War 1. In 1954, Congress changed the wording of the national holiday to Veterans Day to honor those who had served in all wars.

Ceremonies are normally held around 11 am on the 11th day of the 11th month.

Senator Jeanne Shaheen and Kelly Ayotte will take part in the ceremony at the Veterans Cemetery in Boscawen at 11 am.

The Dover Veterans Council will hold a ceremony in City Hall at 11 am.

Rochester Veterans will be honored at The Commons at 11 am.

The White River Junction VA Medical Center service begins at noon.

Parades in Manchester and Nashua have been called off because of the weather.

 

 

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