Immigrants/ Veterans Day vocab flashcard

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Veterans Day is celebrated on November 11 because it marks the day the Allies signed a truce to end WW1.

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Allies signed a truce to end WW1.

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Previous name of Veterans Day?

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Armistice Day

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Veterans are individuals who have served or are currently serving in the military.

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all people who have served or currently serve in the military

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Branches of U.S. military:

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army, navy, air force, marines, coast guard

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Guarded 24/7, this place is known as:

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"Tomb of the Unknown Soldier"

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Five branches in the US military.

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True

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Purpose of Veterans Day?

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Honor and remember military service members.

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TRUCE signed to end WW1

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on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918

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1st Veterans Day (Armistice Day) was celebrated Nov. 11, 1919. Years passed since then?

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100

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A century means ________ years.

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100