Veterans Day

What is the purpose of Veterans Day?

• to celebrate our country's independence

• to honor and remember our military service members

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

• Abraham Lincoln

• Woodrow Wilson

• George Washington

• Richard Nixon

TRUE or FALSE. Only men can be veterans?

• True

• False

What was the previous name of Veterans Day?

• Armistice Day

• Flag Day

• Army Day

• Red, White, and Blue Day

Why is Veterans Day celebrated on November 11?

• It marks the beginning of WWI.

• It celebrates the end of WWI.

• It is close to Thanksgiving.

• It celebrates the end of WWII.

What are our branches of U.S. military?

• Army, Navy, Air Force

• Army, Marines, Air Force, Navy

• Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard

• National Guard, Army, Air Force, Marines

TRUE or FALSE. The Veterans Day National Ceremony is held each year on November 11th at Arlington National Cemetery.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Veterans Day officially acquired its current name in

• 1954.

• 1956.

• 1958.

• 1960.

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

• 10 p.m.

• 10 a.m.

• 11 p.m.

• 11 a.m.

What was the original name of World War I?

• World War I

• The Great War (The War to End All Wars)

• The Axis/Allies Conflict

• The German War