How Much Do You Know About Veterans Day?

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How many U.S. presidents have served in the military?

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31 out of 44 U.S. presidents have been veterans.

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What year did Veterans Day officially acquire its current name?

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Veterans Day officially acquired its current name in 1954.

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What flower is commonly associated with Veterans Day?

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The poppy is a symbol of Veterans Day.

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What percentage of veterans voted in the 2008 presidential election?

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71 percent of all veterans voted in the 2008 presidential election.

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Which patriotic song debuted on Armistice Day in 1938?

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"God Bless America," by Irving Berlin.

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What is the significance of the poppy flower in relation to Veterans Day?

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The poppy flower symbolizes remembrance of those who died in military service.

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What was the original name of Veterans Day before it was changed in 1954?

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The original name was Armistice Day.

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What event does Veterans Day commemorate?

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Veterans Day honors military veterans who have served in the United States Armed Forces.

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How does Veterans Day differ from Memorial Day?

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Veterans Day honors all military veterans, while Memorial Day specifically honors those who died in military service.

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What is the historical context of the establishment of Veterans Day?

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Veterans Day was established to honor the end of World War I and the veterans of that war.