When is Veterans month?

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For individuals in and out of the military, May is a unique month since it is recognized as Military Appreciation Month.

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In addition to taking a moment on Memorial Day to honor those who sacrificed their all,

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May is also home to a number of other military anniversaries and celebrations,

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such as Military Spouse Appreciation Day and Armed Forces Day.

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In order to allow the country the chance to openly express its gratitude for both the past and present military personnel, 

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Congress declared May as National Military Appreciation Month in 1999.

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How long does Military Appreciation Month last?

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Every year, the president issues a proclamation to remind people of the significance of the U.S. Military Forces in the formation and history of our nation.

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May was chosen because it contains a number of special days commemorating the accomplishments of our armed forces,

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such as Loyalty Day, which was established in 1921,

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 Victory in Europe (VE) Day, which marks the end of World War II in Europe in 1945,

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Children of Fallen Patriots Day, and the anniversary of Osama bin Laden's death.

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