"To us in America, the reflections of Armistice Day will be filled with solemn pride in the heroism of those who died in the country’s service and with gratitude for the victory, both because of the thing from which it has freed us and because of the opportunity it has given America to show her sympathy with peace and justice in the councils of the nations…"
Armistice Day was primarily set aside to honor veterans of World War I, but in 1954, after World War II required the greatest mobilization of soldiers, sailors, Marines and airmen in U.S. history; and after American forces fought aggression in Korea, the 83rd Congress--at the urging of the veterans service organizations--amended the Act of 1938 by replacing the word "Armistice" with "Veterans."
The approval of this legislation (Public Law 380) on June 1, 1954, established November 11th as a day to honor American veterans of all wars. Including this young Lieutenant.
These days veterans are thanked publicly and effusively for our service but that wasn't always the case. And while I can't speak for my fellow Veterans, only for myself, I certainly appreciate the sentiments. I feel honored to have served my country during wartime. As I age, I realize that service was among the greatest privileges and challenges of my life.
- 54th Street Grill -- Veterans and active duty military get a free entrée on Veterans Day.
- *NEW* Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza -- Veterans and active military get a complimentary small order of meatballs with ricotta cheese on Veterans Day.
- Applebee’s -- Veterans and active duty military get a free meal from a limited menu.
- Arooga’s -- Veterans and active duty military get a free pretzel from a fixed menu.
- Back Yard Burgers --Active duty service members and veterans get a free Back Yard Classic Burger.
- Bakers Square-- Veterans and active duty military get a free breakfast from a set menu.
- Bar Louie – Veterans and active military personnel get a free flatbread or burger.
- BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse -- Service members get a complimentary entree up to $12.95 by presenting a military ID or proof of service on November 10 and 11.
- Black Angus Steakhouse -- Veterans and active duty military get an 8 oz. Top Sirloin steak dinner with mashed potatoes and broccoli for a discounted price.
- Bob Evans -- Veterans and active military personnel get a free meal from a select menu.
- Bonanza Steakhouses -- Veterans and active duty military get a free buffet.
- Bruegger's Bagels -- Veterans and active duty military members get a free small drip coffee at participating locations.
- Burntwood Tavern -- Veterans and active military get a free lunch or dinner.
- Calhoun's -- Veterans and active duty military get a free meal.
- California Pizza Kitchen – Veterans and active military receive a free entrée from a special menu.
- *NEW* Cantina Laredo -- Veterans and active duty military get a complimentary meal up to $20 on Veterans Day.
- Cattlemens -- Active, inactive, and retired military personnel get a complimentary 8 oz. Sirloin Steak dinner on Veterans Day.
- CentraArchy Restaurants -- Veterans and active duty service members get a free entrée on November 12.
- Chevys Fresh Mex -- On 11/11 from 11am-10pm, veterans and active military personnel get a complimentary Fresh Mex 3-Item Combo.
- Chipotle-- Active duty, National Guard, and retired military, military spouses with ID, and veterans get a buy-one-get-one (BOGO) deal from 5 p.m. to close on 11/7.
- Chuck E. Cheese's -- Veterans get one free personal 1-topping pizza on 11/11.
- Cicis Pizza -- Get a free pizza buffet with Military ID on 11/11.
- Cotton Patch Cafe -- Veterans and active duty military get a free chicken fried steak or chicken fried chicken on 11/11.
- Country Cookin -- Veterans receive a free meal from 2 pm – 8 pm on 11/14.
- Cracker Barrel -- Veterans get a complimentary slice of Double Chocolate Fudge Coca-Cola Cake on 11/11.
- Denny’s -- Active, inactive and retired military personnel get a free Build Your Own Grand Slam on 11/10, from 5 a.m. - noon.
- Dunkin' Donuts -- Veterans and active duty military get a free donut on 11/11 at participating locations.
- Eat'n Park -- Active and former military personnel get a 10% discount throughout November.
- El Fenix -- Active duty and retired military members get a free meal from a select menu on 11/11.
- Famous Dave’s -- On Veterans Day, former and current military personnel get a free Two Meat Salute.
- Farmer Boys -- Veterans and active duty military get a free Big Cheese cheeseburger on 11/10.
- *NEW* FATZ Cafe -- Veterans and active military get a free Calabash Chicken entree on 11/11 from 9 am - 3 pm.
- *NEW* Fazoli's -- Active, inactive and retired military personnel get a free spaghetti with marinara or meat sauce from 11/10 - 12.
- Firebirds Wood Fired Grill -- Active duty military and veterans get a free lunch or dinner entrée on 11/10 at participating locations.
- Friendly's -- Free breakfast, lunch or dinner from a limited menu on Veterans Day.
- Gatti’s Pizza -- Veterans and active military members get a free buffet or a free medium 1-topping pizza for carryout on Veterans Day.
- *NEW* Glory Days Grill -- Veterans get a free appetizer or a regular order of boneless or grilled boneless wings on Veterans Day.
- Golden Corral -- Military Appreciation Night free dinner on 11/13, from 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. Military retirees, veterans, active duty, National Guard and Reserves.
- Green Mill Restaurant and Bar -- Veterans and active duty military get a free meal on Veterans Day.
- *NEW* Greene Turtle -- Veterans and active duty military receive a free meal up to $12 on Veterans Day.
- *NEW* Hamburger Stand -- Veterans and active duty military get a free hamburger, regular fries and a small Pepsi on Veterans Day.
- Hickory Tavern -- Veterans and active duty military get 50% off food and non-alcoholic beverages from a fixed menu on Veterans Day.
- Hooters -- Veterans and active duty military get a free meal from a select menu at participating locations on Veterans Day..
- *NEW* Houlihan's -- Active military and veterans receive one free entrée from a select menu on Veterans Day.
- Hy-Vee -- Veterans and active duty military members get a free breakfast buffet on Veterans Day.
- IHOP -- On 11/10, participating restaurants offer veterans and active duty military free Red, White and Blue pancakes.
- JJ’s Red Hots -- Veterans and active duty get a free meal including unlimited hot dogs, sausages, sides and non-alcoholic drinks all day on Veterans Day.
- Krystal -- Participating locations offer a free sausage biscuit to each person who presents a military ID from 6:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. on Veterans Day.
- Little Caesars -- Veterans and active military members get a free $5 Lunch Combo from 11:00a.m. - 2:00p.m. on Veterans Day.
- *NEW* Logan’s Roadhouse -- Veterans and active duty military get a free entree from a special menu on Veterans Day from 11-4.
- Lucille's Smokehouse BBQ -- During November, active duty and veteran military personnel get 20% off. On Veterans Day, active duty military and veterans get a complimentary dessert on top of the 20%.
- Margaritas Mexican Restaurant -- Veterans and active duty military get two complimentary entrees on Veterans Day., one for themselves and one for their significant others at participating locations.
- Max & Erma's – On Veterans Day., participating locations offer veterans and active military personnel a free Best Cheeseburger in America.
- McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood Restaurants -- Veterans and Gold Star honorees (parents and spouse) get a free entrée from a special menu on 11/5.
- Menchie's -- Veterans and active military personnel get their first 6 ounces of frozen yogurt for free on Veterans Day.
- Mimi’s Cafe -- Veterans or active duty military personnel can select from a special menu on Veterans Day for free. Drink purchase required.
- Mission BBQ -- Veterans and active duty military get a free sandwich and a slice of cake on Veterans Day.
- *NEW* Native Grill & Wings -- Veterans and active duty service members receive any menu item up to $11.99 for free on Veterans Day.
- Ninety Nine Restaurant and Pub -- On Veterans Day from 11 am - 4 pm, veterans and active military get a free meal with purchase of an entrée.
- *NEW* O'Charley's – Veterans and active duty service members get a free $9.99er entree on Veterans Day.
- On the Border -- Active and retired members of the military get a free combo meal on Veterans Day.
- Outback Steakhouse – All active and retired service members get a free Bloomin' Onion and a beverage on Veterans Day. Additionally, 11/12 -11/16, military members get 20% off their check. Starting November 17, military get 10% off their check.
- Pancho's Mexican Restaurant -- Veterans and active duty service members get a 25% discount on their bill (excluding alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages) on 11/11 and 11/13.
- Ponderosa Steakhouse -- Veterans and active duty military get a free buffet on Veterans Day.
- *NEW* Quaker Steak & Lube -- On Veterans Day, veterans and current service members get a complimentary or discounted meal of their choice.
- *NEW* Red Hot & Blue -- Veterans receive a free entrée with the purchase of a second entrée and two drinks on Veterans Day. Coupon required.
- Red Lobster -- Veterans, active duty military and reservists get a free appetizer or dessert from a limited menu on Veterans Day.
- Red Robin – Veterans and active duty military get a free Red’s Tavern Double Burger with Bottomless Steak Fries on Veterans Day.
- RibCrib -- Veterans and active military personnel receive a free meal from a special menu on Veterans Day.
- Rock & Brews -- Veterans and active military personnel receive a complimentary meal on Veterans Day.
- Ruby’s Diner -- Veterans and active duty military receive a free Ruby's adult entrée on Veterans Day.
- Ruby Tuesday -- Veterans, active duty and reserve service members get a free appetizer on Veterans Day.
- Shari's Cafe and Pies -- Current and former military get a free pancake breakfast all day on Veterans Day.
- Shoney's -- Veterans and active duty service members get a free All You Care To Eat breakfast from 6am – 11am on Veterans Day.
- Sizzler -- Active duty military and veterans a free lunch from a limited menu on Veterans Day until 4 p.m.
- *NEW* Spaghetti Warehouse -- From 11/10 - 11/12 buy one entrée and get second entrée free. Coupon required.
- Tap House Grill -- Active, inactive and retired military personnel get a complimentary meal on Veterans Day.
- Texas Roadhouse -- Texas Roadhouse locations nationwide will offer veterans a free lunch on Veterans Day from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Offer good for active duty, retired or former U.S. military.
- *NEW* Travel Centers of America -- On Veterans Day, veterans and active military get a complimentary meal from a select menu including a beverage.
- Village Inn -- Veterans and active military personnel receive a free Inn-Credible V.I.B. Breakfast on Veterans Day.
- White Castle -- Veterans and active duty military receive a free combo meal on Veterans Day.
- Wienerschnitzel -- Veterans and active duty military receive a free Chili Dog, small fries and a small drink on Veterans Day.
- Wild Wing Cafe -- Veterans eat for free from select items on Veterans Day at participating locations.
- World of Beer – All veterans and current service members receive a free select draught beer or $5 off your check on Veterans Day.
- *NEW* Yard House -- Veterans and active duty military get a complimentary appetizer on Veterans Day.
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