Veteran's Day

What are the branches of military in the US?

• Army, Marines, Navy, Air Force

• Army, Marines, Navy

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

• Army, Marines

When is Veterans Day celebrated in the US?

• October 31

• November 11

• The fourth Thursday in November

• December 8

How many stars and stripes are on the US flag?

• 50 stars, 13 stripes

• 13 stars, 50 stripes

• 40 stars, 13 stripes

• 50 stars, 9 stripes

What do the stars represent?

• The original colonies

• The number of presidents of the US

• The writers of The Declaration of Independence

• The 50 states

Which of the following describes the Marines?

• the oldest and larges branch of the military

• defends our rights to use oceans for travel and trade

• often the first service on the ground in combat situations

• protects America's coast and waterways

Which of the following describes the Army?

• the oldest and larges branch of the military

• defends our rights to use oceans for travel and trade

• often the first service on the ground in combat situations

• protects America's coast and waterways

Which of the following describes the Navy?

• the oldest and larges branch of the military

• defends our rights to use oceans for travel and trade

• often the first service on the ground in combat situations

• protects America's coast and waterways

Which of the following describes the Air Force?

• the oldest and larges branch of the military

• defends our rights to use oceans for travel and trade

• often the first service on the ground in combat situations

• protects America in the air, space and cyberspace.

When did President Eisenhower change the name from Armistice Day to Veteran's Day?

• 1918

• 1954

• 1920

• 1924

Why is Veterans Day celebrated on November 11?

• The armistice was signed between the allies and central powers on the 11th day of the 11th month at the 11th hour.

• That is the day World War II ended.

• November 11 is also Flag Day.

• Veteran's Day is not on November 11.