Veterans Day trivia

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What percentage of all veterans voted in the 2008 presidential election?

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71%

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Why is Veterans Day celebrated on November 11?

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November 11 is when the Treaty of Versailles, which ended WWI, was signed.

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In what year did Veterans Day officially acquire its current name?

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1954

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Who first proposed that Armistice Day be renamed Veterans Day?

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Alvin J. King, a shoe salesman.

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What patriotic song debuted in its current form on an Armistice Day broadcast in 1938?

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"God Bless America".

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What was the original name of Veterans Day?

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Armistice Day.

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What major global event does Veterans Day commemorate?

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The end of World War I.

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What is the significance of the date November 11 in relation to World War I?

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It marks the armistice signed between the Allies and Germany, ending the fighting.

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What is the purpose of Veterans Day?

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To honor military veterans who have served in the United States Armed Forces.

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Which U.S. President signed the bill that officially changed Armistice Day to Veterans Day?

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President Dwight D. Eisenhower.