WASHINGTON — The country will come together on Saturday to celebrate America's veterans.
The federal holiday on Nov. 11 is linked to the end of World War I and wasn't officially called Veterans Day until 1954.
On Saturday, the D.C. region's residents will be able to come down to the National Mall and take part in celebrations honoring our nation's veterans.
Here's what's going on at the National Mall on Saturday, Nov. 11. All of the events are free.
Time: 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
The event marks the 30th anniversary of the dedication of the Vietnam Women's Memorial. Residents can come and listen to veteran and civilian women share their experiences of the Vietnam War.
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Time: 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.
The National Park Service and the Friends of the National World War II Memorial are paying tribute to the more than 16 million men and women who served with the U.S. Armed Forces during World War II.
WWII veterans will place wreaths at the Memorial's Freedom Wall to remember the people who didn't come home.
Veterans from around the DMV
Time: 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Residents are welcome to join a guided tour and explore the history and art of the World War II Memorial with a ranger. Can't make it? This event takes place every Saturday and Sunday until Christmas.
Meet in front of the World War II kiosk.
Time: 11 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
Residents are welcome to join a guided tour and explore the history and art of the Korean War Veterans Memorial and the Vietnam Veterans Memorial with a ranger. Can't make it? This event takes place every Saturday and Sunday until Christmas.
Meet at the Korean War Veterans Memorial kiosk.
Time: 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Join the commemoration of the 30th anniversary of the dedication of the Vietnam Women's Memorial. Speakers and honored guests will pay tribute to women who served in Vietnam.
The event is on the National Mall, northeast of the Lincoln Memorial.
Time: 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
The Navy Memorial will host its annual Wreath-Laying Ceremony on to honor our nation's Sailors and show appreciation for their service and sacrifice.