Honoring our Brave Veterans

What was the original name of Veterans Day when it was first established?

• Memorial Day
• Veterans Day
• Remembrance Day
• Armistice Day

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Approximately how many military veterans are there in the United States?

• 15 million
• 10 million
• 30 million
• 23.2 million

Why was November 11th chosen as the date for Veterans Day?

• It was the day the United States entered World War I.
• It marks the signing of the Treaty of Versailles.
• World War I ended at 11 am on November 11, 1918.
• It is the birthday of a famous military leader.

In which year was Veterans Day established as a national holiday?

• 1965
• 1938
• 1954
• 1926

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What significant change occurred to the holiday in 1954?

• It was expanded to include international veterans.
• It was moved to a different date.
• It was renamed to honor veterans of all wars.
• It was made a federal holiday.

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What is the primary purpose of Veterans Day?

• To honor service members who died in combat.
• To celebrate the end of World War I.
• To honor all veterans who served in the military.
• To recognize military families.

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Which of the following statements is true about Veterans Day?

• It honors veterans from all wars in which the U.S. has fought.
• It is celebrated on the last Monday of May.
• It is a day for military parades only.
• It only honors veterans from World War II.

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What is a common way to observe Veterans Day at 11 o'clock in the morning?

• A military ceremony takes place.
• A parade is held.
• A moment of silence is observed.
• Fireworks are set off.

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How does Veterans Day differ from Memorial Day?

• Memorial Day honors those who died in service, while Veterans Day honors all veterans.
• Both days honor living veterans.
• Veterans Day honors those who died in service, while Memorial Day honors all veterans.
• There is no difference; they are the same holiday.

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What is one reason why it is important to honor veterans in society?

• To promote military recruitment.
• To acknowledge their sacrifices and service.
• To celebrate military victories.
• To encourage tourism.

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