WASHINGTON, Nov. 11 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Following is the daily "Profile America" feature from the U.S. Census Bureau:

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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11: VETERANS DAY

Profile America -- Wednesday, November 11th. Today, we observe Veterans Day, and across the country events will honor the men and women who have served their country, so we may all live in peace and security. This holiday has added meaning, with many members of the uniformed services on duty in Afghanistan and Iraq. Originally, the observance was known as Armistice Day, and marked the end of World War I. By the time of the Korean War, the name was changed to Veterans Day to include all who had served in the armed forces. There are just over 23.5 million veterans in the U.S. The largest number, nearly 8 million, served during the Vietnam War. There are close to 3 million surviving World War II vets and 3 million from the Korean War. You can find these and more facts about America from the U.S. Census Bureau online at http://www.census.gov.

Sources: Chase's Calendar of Events 2009, p. 546, 547

U.S. Census Bureau, Facts for Features, CB08-FF.19

Profile America is produced by the Public Information Office of the U.S. Census Bureau. These daily features are available as produced segments, ready to air, on a monthly CD or on the Internet at http://www.census.gov (look under the "Newsroom" button).

SOURCE U.S. Census Bureau

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