Veterans Day Quiz

When is Veterans Day 2023?

• November 10

• November 11

• November 12

• November 13

What was the original name of Veterans Day?

• Armistice Day

• Memorial Day

• Independence Day

• Remembrance Day

In which year did Veterans Day become a federal holiday in the United States?

• 1918

• 1921

• 1938

• 1954

What event led to the establishment of Veterans Day?

• World War I

• World War II

• Korean War

• Vietnam War

Which president signed the legislation to change Armistice Day to Veterans Day?

• Woodrow Wilson

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

• Dwight D. Eisenhower

• John F. Kennedy

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

• 1968

• 1971

• 1975

• 1978

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

• Canada and France

• Australia and Germany

• Great Britain and Italy

• China and Russia

What is the difference between Veterans Day and Memorial Day?

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

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

• Veterans Day is a federal holiday, while Memorial Day is not

• Veterans Day is celebrated worldwide, while Memorial Day is only in the United States

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

• Arlington National Cemetery

• Westminster Abbey

• Arc de Triomphe

• Mount Rushmore

What time do many countries observe two minutes of silence on November 11th?

• 9 a.m.

• 10 a.m.

• 11 a.m.

• 12 p.m.