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TEXAS - To honor and thank veterans for their service and sacrifice, many businesses offer discounts and special deals for Veterans Day.

Veterans Day, observed each year on November 11, honors all U.S. military veterans, living and deceased, who have served in the Armed Forces.

The holiday originated as Armistice Day, marking the end of World War I on November 11, 1918. In 1954, after World War II and the Korean War, Congress renamed it Veterans Day to recognize all who served and not just those from WWI.

Across the country, the day is commemorated with parades, ceremonies, and community events. The restaurants and retailers listed below offer special discounts or free meals to veterans and active-duty service members as a gesture of gratitude.

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