Veteran's Day

Veterans Day

11/11/2020

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What is Veteran's Day?

• A day to honor ALL who have served in America's armed forces during times of peace and war.

• Don't pick this option.

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Someone who is in the military but hasn't seen active duty is not a veteran.

• True

• False

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About how many war veterans are there in the United States?

• 17 million

• 22 million

• 27 million

• 32 million

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What flower is a symbol of Veteran's Day?

• Forget-Me-Not

• Lily

• Poppy

• Rose

History of Veterans Day

• World War I: 1914-1918

• Referred to as the 'Great War' or the 'War to End all Wars'

• On November 11th, 1918 an armistice or 'truce' was implemented.

• An armistice is a temporary agreement to stop fighting for the time being.

• The Treaty of Versailles officially ended the war on June 28th, 1919.

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Choose all of the boxes below which best describe World War 1.

• The Chiefest of Calamities

• The Great War

• The Last Alliance

• The War to End All Wars

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Which of the following best describes an armistice?

• A temporary truce or agreement to stop fighting.

• The beginning of a fight.

• The complete and total end of a fight.

• An increase in fighting.

Armistice Day

• In 1919 President Woodrow Wilson announced the first observance of Armistice Day.

• Was implemented as a day dedicated to the cause of World Peace

• In 1926 Congress approved to observe Armistice Day on Nov. 11th each year.

• In 1938, Armistice day became a legal holiday.

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What was Veteran's Day originally called?

• Armistice Day

• Flag Day

• Rememberance Day

• Soldier's Day

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Which President announced the first observance of Armistice Day in 1919?

• Herbert Hoover

• Woodrow Wilson

• Abraham Lincoln

• Ronald Reagan

How did it become Veteran's Day?

• In 1939-1945 World War II caused people to rethink what Armistice Day was.

• In 1954, President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed legislation that changed Armistice Day to Veteran's Day.

• Veteran's Day would now honor American veterans of all wars.

• Veteran's day is a day to celebrate and honor those who sacrificed their lives to protect our freedom and our way of life.

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This President proposed to change Armistice Day to Veteran's Day in 1954.

• Douglas McArthur

• Alvin J. King

• Dwight D. Eisenhower

• Harry S. Truman

Multiple Choice

From 1939-1945 this war was fought, causing people to rethink what Armistice Day was?

• Korean War

• Vietnam War

• Cold War

• World War II

Multiple Choice

From 1939-1945 this war was fought, causing people to rethink what Armistice Day was?

• Korean War

• Vietnam War

• Cold War

• World War II

What is the difference between Veteran's Day and Memorial Day?

• Veterans Day is a day to honor ALL who have served in our Armed Forces.

• VD: Observed on Nov. 11th.

• Memorial Day is a day to honor all who have died in the line of duty.

• MD: Observed on May 31st.

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What is the main difference between Veteran's Day and Memorial Day?

Veteran's and Memorial Day is a great opportunity to thank a Veteran!

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