We weren't free, we weren't represented in a way that expressed our beliefs. We had to fight against the largest power to gain independence and make a society that was meant to be tolerant and fair.
Um, naw, Veteran's Day is to commemorate veterans. If some of yall wanna compare your war on the computer, or your way over Jenniffer at work (I mean, she *knows* it's your parking space, how can she not?) to actual war... I mean, be my guest.
Good news, though, there are many holidays, official and unofficial, that you can fit to "our struggles as humans."