History of Veterans Day Quiz

When did World War I officially end?

• June 28, 1919

• October 8, 1954

• November 11, 1918

• June 4, 1926

What is the significance of November 11, 1918?

• The restoration of Veterans Day

• The end of World War I

• The start of World War I

• The signing of the Treaty of Versailles

Why is Veterans Day observed on November 11?

• To honor America's veterans

• To commemorate the signing of the Treaty of Versailles

• To celebrate the end of World War I

• To focus attention on the historical significance

When was the first commemoration of Armistice Day proclaimed?

• 1926

• 1938

• 1919

• 1958

What did the United States Congress officially recognize in 1926?

• The significance of the Treaty of Versailles

• The end of World War I

• The start of World War II

• The importance of Veterans Day

What did the Act of 1938 establish?

• World peace as a national cause

• The celebration of Veterans of World War I

• Armistice Day as a legal holiday

• Veterans Day as a legal holiday

What change was made to the Act of 1938 in 1954?

• The designation of Veterans Day

• The extension of Veterans Day

• The inclusion of all wars

• The recognition of World War II veterans

Who issued the first Veterans Day Proclamation in 1954?

• The Administrator of Veterans' Affairs

• President Ford

• President Eisenhower

• President Wilson

Who has served as the chairman of the Veterans Day National Committee since 1989?

• The General Counsel of the White House

• The Administrator of Veterans' Affairs

• The Secretary of Veterans Affairs

• The President of the United States

What did the Uniform Holiday Bill of 1968 intend to ensure?

• The commemoration of historic and patriotic events

• The celebration of four national holidays

• Greater industrial and commercial production

• Three-day weekends for Federal employees