Memorial Day has arrived in the United States, with Americans asked to pause and pay tribute to those who fought and died for their country.

Memorial Day vs. Veterans Day: The difference between the holidays Memorial Day is observed in May, and Veterans Day always falls on Nov. 11, but what's the difference?

Memorial Day vs. Veterans Day: The difference between the holidays Memorial Day is observed in May, and Veterans Day always falls on Nov. 11, but what's the difference?

In the United States, Memorial Day's purpose is to honor military members who have died, while Veterans Day recognizes the service of all America's veterans.

President Donald Trump wants to rename Veterans Day to "Victory Day for World War I" as a way to celebrate the United States' military victories, he said in a social media post on May 1.

Here's why President Trump is pushing to rename Veterans Day, a federal holiday recognized each year on Nov. 11.