Atlanta History Center’s annual Veterans Day observance honors the sacrifice of the women and men who served in the United States armed forces.
2025 marks the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, which will be recognized through the ceremony and additional programming in the afternoon. Major General Burke Whitman, whoserved 34 years as an officer of the Marine Corps, will deliver the keynote address. He currently serves as CEO of Colmar Holdings and on the board of directors for Omega Healthcare Investors (NYSE) and Amicus Therapeutics (Nasdaq).
The ceremony is free to attend. Pre-registration is highly encouraged. In the event of inclement weather, the ceremony will move to an indoor location. A light lunch will follow the ceremony; limited tickets available on a first-come, first-served basis at the event.
Veterans Day at Atlanta History Center is generously supported by the ATLVets.
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Atlanta History Center invites all active-duty service members, veterans, their families, and grateful community members to our annual Veterans Day Commemoration Ceremony on Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at 11 AM in Veterans Park.
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Atlanta History Center records, preserves, and makes accessible the stories of men and women who did serve as well as the civilians who supported them. Their stories allow future generations to hear directly from those who lived through our nation’s conflicts to better appreciate the realities and the sacrifices of war.
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Between 1964 and 1975, nearly 3,500,000 men and women served in the United States armed forces in Southeast Asia. Each of them has a story to tell. Each story is unique.
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Fields of Battle, Lands of Peace chronicles the history of World War I through immersive photography of the land which held the tragic battles.
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The USCT was comprised of 135 regiments of infantry soldiers. In addition to infantry, the USCT had 13 heavy artillery, six cavalry, and a light artillery regiment. The people of color who were not allowed to enlist, such as women, helped the war effort by being cooks, spies, nurses, and scouts.
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On June 6, 1944, Allied forces landed in German-occupied France in the largest amphibious invasion. More than 75 years later we listen to their stories and remember.
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During WWI, women of all classes, nationalities, and races joined service and military organizations prepared for the battlefront, hospital, and relief effort.
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Black soldiers have served this country since the Revolutionary War and their stories are vital in creating a more complete, more accurate picture of America’s past.
Atlanta History Center is home to one of the nation’s most comprehensive collections of Civil War memorabilia including a growing number of rare objects identified specifically with African American USCT soldiers and regiments.
Explore the collectionAs a Founding Partner of the Veterans History Project, an initiative of the Library of Congress’ American Folklife Center, Atlanta History Center conducts oral history interviews with Veterans to preserve their stories for future generations.
Learn MoreExplore Kenan Research Center’s Military History archival resources portal to learn about how to search our archives and view oral histories.
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The Women with Silver Wings: The Inspiring True Story of the Women Airforce Service Pilots of World War II
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The Long Reckoning
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Honoring the life and legacy of Atlanta’s most well-known civil rights leader.
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Since 2013 Atlanta History Center has hosted an annual Juneteenth commemoration that connects visitors to this essential moment in national history through a weekend of free programming.