Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky issued a video message Friday to honor American Veterans Day, thanking American taxpayers for billions of dollars in support of his country and Americans who have volunteered to fight against the Russian invasion. November 11 has been reserved in America to honor military veterans since the end of World War I but formally became the holiday of Veterans Day in 1954. Americans traditionally celebrate with commemorations honoring their local communities of veterans and addresses from political leaders.