Exploring Veterans Day: Key Facts and History

When is Veterans Day celebrated each year?

• January 1st

• July 4th

• December 25th

• November 11th

What was the original name of Veterans Day?

• Memorial Day

• Armistice Day

• Remembrance Day

• Patriots Day

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Who performed 'God Bless America' on the 20th anniversary of Armistice Day?

• Frank Sinatra

• Bing Crosby

• Kate Smith

• Elvis Presley

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

• Dwight D. Eisenhower

• Harry S. Truman

• John F. Kennedy

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

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In which city was the first national Veterans Day Parade held?

• Birmingham, Alabama

• Chicago

• Washington D.C.

• New York

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What was the purpose of the Uniform Holidays Bill passed in 1968?

• To combine Veterans Day and Memorial Day

• To eliminate federal holidays

• To move Veterans Day to October

• To create new holidays

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What is the main difference between Veterans Day and Memorial Day?

• Veterans Day is a global holiday, Memorial Day is only in the US

• Veterans Day is in summer, Memorial Day is in winter

• Veterans Day is for active military, Memorial Day is for veterans

• Veterans Day honors all who served, Memorial Day honors those who died in service

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What is Veterans Day called in Canada?

• Veterans Day

• Remembrance Day

• Armed Forces Day

• Memorial Day

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What does the Veterans Day National Committee do?

• Manages military cemeteries

• Provides financial aid to veterans

• Plans activities and events for Veterans Day

• Organizes parades

Why is Veterans Day spelled without an apostrophe?

• It is a grammatical error

• It is not a day that belongs to veterans

• It was a decision by the first president

• It is a tradition from World War I

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