Albuquerque restaurants offering free and discounted meals to veterans
The Veterans Day holiday began more than a century ago, albeit under a different name, as a celebration of the end of World War I. Over time, its name and purpose evolved into a day of recognition for U.S. veterans of all wars as well as those currently serving in uniform.
It’s also a day off for U.S. postal workers and federal government employees, though most of them are not reporting to work right now during the longest government shutdown in U.S. history.
Many Veterans Day celebrations have been cancelled due to the government shutdown.
Veterans Day began as Armistice Day to celebrate the agreement between the Allied nations and Germany to cease all fighting during World War I that took effect at 11 a.m. on Nov. 11, 1918.
The U.S. marked its first Armistice Day under President Woodrow Wilson in 1919. Congress made Nov. 11 an official federal holiday in 1938.
To help honor those who have served our country, many restaurants in Albuquerque are offering free and discounted meals.
Scooter’s CoffeeSanta Fe Cattle Co.Round Table PizzaApplebee’sOlive GardenLonghorn SteakhouseGolden CorralFreddy’s Frozen Custard & SteakburgersCracker BarrelChili’sCheddar’s Scratch KitchenArby’sIhopChipotleKrispy KremeRed LobsterStarbucksPanera BreadBlaze PizzaBJ’s Restaurant & BrewhouseEinstein Bros. Bagels
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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