President Joe Biden has laid a wreath at Arlington National Cemetery to mark Veterans Day. Thousands marched through the streets of New York on Monday to honor Americans who served in the U.S. military.

The federal holiday always falls on November 11, regardless of what day of the week on which it falls and has been observed since 1919.

Veterans Day, celebrated every November 11, stands as a solemn tribute to the men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces. Unlike other holidays, its date remains fixed, commemorating the end of World War I and honoring all veterans who have defended the nation in times of peace and conflict.