Veterans Day 2023

When will Veterans Day 2023 occur?

• Saturday, November 11

• Sunday, November 12

• Monday, November 13

• Tuesday, November 14

What was the original name of Veterans Day?

• Armistice Day

• Memorial Day

• Remembrance Day

• Independence Day

On which date was the Treaty of Versailles signed?

• June 28, 1919

• November 11, 1918

• June 4, 1926

• May 13, 1938

When did the United States make November 11 a federal holiday?

• 1938

• 1921

• 1919

• 1954

What event led to the change of Armistice Day to Veterans Day?

• World War II

• Korean War

• Vietnam War

• Cold War

When did Veterans Day start being observed on November 11th again?

• 1978

• 1968

• 1954

• 1975

Which countries also commemorate the veterans of World War I and II on or near November 11th?

• Great Britain, France, Australia and Canada

• United States, Canada, Australia and Germany

• United States, France, Russia and Japan

• Great Britain, United States, Germany and Japan

What is the difference between Veterans Day and Memorial Day?

• Veterans Day honors all American veterans, while Memorial Day honors those who died in service

• Veterans Day honors those who died in service, while Memorial Day honors all American veterans

• There is no difference, they are the same

• Veterans Day is celebrated in November, while Memorial Day is celebrated in May

Where is the official wreath-laying ceremony held each Veterans Day?

• Arlington National Cemetery

• Westminster Abbey

• Arc de Triomphe

• Washington, D.C.

What is the significance of the red poppies on Remembrance Day?

• They are sold to raise money for veterans

• They are worn as a tribute to veterans

• Both A and B

• Neither A nor B