Veteran's Day

What is a veteran?

• people currently serving in the military
• people who served in the military
• only brave men
• only brave men

What are our branches of U.S. military?

• army, navy, air force
• army, marines, air force
• army, navy, air force, marines, coast guard
• national guard, army, air force, marines

What is the purpose of Veterans Day?

• to celebrate our country's independence
• to learn about our country's military
• to remember the end of World War II
• to honor and remember our military service members

Both men and women can join the military when they are 18 years old.

• True
• False

What can you do to celebrate Veterans Day?

• Write a report
• Make a presentation
• Take a quiz
• Thank a Veteran!

What does the U.S. Coast Guard do? 

• Transport soldiers and Marines to far-off ports 
• Provide support for the U.S. Navy
• Defend American ports and waterways
• Prevent enemies from launching submarine attacks

Why is Veterans Day celebrated on November 11?

• It marks the beginning of WWI
• It celebrates the end of WWI
• It is close to Thanksgiving
• It celebrates the end of WWII

What was the previous name of Veterans Day?

• Armistice Day
• Day of Armistice
• Army's Day
• Day of Armies

This U.S. president was the first to declare November 11 a holiday.

• Gerald Ford
• Abraham Lincoln
• Theodore Roosevelt
• Woodrow Wilson

There are five branches in the United States military.

• True
• False