Michigan Governor Proclaims November 11 as Veterans Day, Honoring More Than 486,000 Veterans Statewide
LANSING, Michigan — Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist II issued a proclamation on November 11 declaring November 11, 2026, as Veterans Day in Michigan. About 19 million veterans live in the United States, including more than 486,000 in Michigan.
The proclamation notes that American service members have stepped forward in every conflict since the nation's founding, and that Michiganders have answered the call again and again. The Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency, part of the state government, runs dedicated outreach for newly returning veterans, veterans facing mental health challenges, veterans who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, and historically underrepresented veteran communities.
Whitmer said Michigan's veterans represent the best of the state, and that their courage, sacrifice and devotion are a reminder that freedom is never guaranteed. She said the state's duty goes beyond words of thanks, extending to real support with housing, jobs, education and mental health, so that everyone who wore the nation's uniform can build a good life back home.
Veterans Day grew out of the armistice that ended the fighting of World War I at 11 a.m. on November 11, 1918. The United States began marking the day in 1919, and it was renamed Veterans Day in 1954, becoming a federal holiday honoring everyone who has served in the U.S. armed forces. Memorial ceremonies were held at veterans' sites and in communities across Michigan on Tuesday.
Source: Michigan Governor's Office
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Photo: 图：密歇根州州长 Gretchen Whitmer。照片：底特律市政府，公共领域，经 Wikimedia Commons。 / Photo: Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer. Photo by the City of Detroit, public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.
