Armenian American Veterans
Scholarship Recipients
Armenian-American Veterans of Lowell hold Scholarship Night - On Saturday October 4th, the Armenian-American Veterans of Lowell, Sam Manoian Post #1, held their annual scholarship award dinner-program evening. The following students were awarded scholarships: Milla Shirikyan, Elizabeth Simoinian, and Margaret Simonian. Since the Armenian-American Veterans of Lowell began awarding scholarships in 1990, approximately $220,000 has been given to some 219 students.
Monthly Meetings
Meeting are held once a month
on the 4th Thursday.
Our next meeting will be held
Saints Vartanantz Armenian Church
180 Old Westford Rd
Chelmsford, Ma 01824
Origin and history
Armistice Day: The day originated in 1919 as Armistice Day, a commemoration of the armistice that ended World War I on November 11, 1918.
Official holiday: An Act approved in 1938 made November 11 a legal holiday known as Armistice Day.
Veterans Day: In 1954, after World War II, the U.S. Congress changed the name to Veterans Day to honor all veterans who had served in any American war.
Official spelling: The United States Department of Veterans Affairs states that the official spelling is "Veterans Day" without an apostrophe, as it is not a day that belongs to veterans, but a day to honor all of them.
Observance and celebration
Ceremonies: A central event is the national ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington National Cemetery, which includes the laying of a presidential wreath at 11 a.m..
Local events: Many states and communities host their own ceremonies, parades, and events to honor local veterans.
Naturalization ceremonies: These have become a significant part of Veterans Day activities.
Business and school closures: As a federal holiday, government offices are closed, and many banks and schools also close for the day.
Restaurant and store offers: Many businesses offer free meals, discounts, or other deals to veterans and active-duty military personnel on or around the holiday.