1. Vermont was the first state to declare November 11 a legal holiday: In 1931, Vermont passed the first bill in the country declaring November 11 a legal holiday. The bill was first proposed by Governor John Weeks, who was from Vermont.

2. The holiday in Vermont used to be called Armistice Day: When Vermont first passed the bill, November 11 was called Armistice Day, which commemorated the end of World War I.

3. The holiday was renamed to Veterans Day in 1954: In 1954, President Dwight Eisenhower signed a bill that changed the name of Armistice Day to Veterans Day, to honor all American veterans.

4. Vermont is home to the nation's oldest veterans' home: The Vermont Veterans' Home, located in Bennington, was founded in 1884 and is the oldest veterans' home in the United States. It provides long-term care for Vermont veterans.

5. Vermont has a strong military community: Vermont is home to the Vermont National Guard, which has approximately 4,000 members in both full-time and part-time positions. The state also has a strong veteran population, with over 42,000 veterans living in Vermont.