President Gerald Ford returned Veterans Day to November 11 in 1975, despite the Uniform Holiday Bill, which aimed to create long weekends by moving certain holidays to Mondays. The Uniform Holiday Bill had shifted Veterans Day to the fourth Monday in October in 1971. However, this change was met with significant opposition from veterans groups and the public, who believed that November 11 had historical significance as it marked the end of World War I (originally called Armistice Day).
Ford signed the law returning Veterans Day to its traditional date of November 11, stating that it was important to preserve the significance of the day for honoring veterans. He believed that November 11 should be a day of reflection and remembrance, rather than a day simply observed for convenience. The change was seen as a way to honor the sacrifices of veterans and maintain the historical context of the holiday.
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