Veterans Day

What is the purpose of Veterans Day?

• to celebrate our country's independence

• to learn about our country's military

• to remember the end of World War II

• to honor and remember our military service members

Why is Veterans Day celebrated on November 11?

• It marks the beginning of WWI
• celebrates the end of WWI
• it is close to Thanksgiving
• celebrate the end of WWII

What was the previous name of Veterans Day?

• Armistice Day
• Day of Armistice
• Armys Day
• Day of Armys

What is a veteran?

• people currently serving in the military

• people who served in the military

• only brave men

This U.S. president was the first to declare November 11 a holiday.

• Gerald Ford
• Abraham Lincoln
• Theodore Roosevelt
• Woodrow Wilson

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What time does the National Observance of Veterans Day take place?

• 10 p.m.
• 10 a.m.
• 11 p.m.
• 11 a.m.

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Veterans Day is what kind of holiday?

• a state holiday

• an optional holiday

• Federal (nationwide) holiday

• a religious holiday

What can you do to celebrate Veterans Day?

• Write a report
• Make a presentation
• Take a quiz
• Thank a Veteran!

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When did World War 1 end?

• July 4, 1776

• April 20, 1918

• November 11, 1918

• September 11, 2001.

What year did Veterans Day become a National Holiday?

• 1812

• 1999

• 1938

• 2002