Veterans Day Test

The Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, and Coast Guard are all part of the United States _____________.

• Government

• Armed Forces

• Police

• President

How is Veterans Day is different than Memorial Day?

• Veterans Day celebrates the service of all men and women in the Armed Forces.

• Veterans Day is celebrated in November, while Memorial Day is celebrated in May.

• Veterans Day is a federal holiday, while Memorial Day is not.

• Veterans Day involves parades, while Memorial Day involves fireworks.

What month is Veterans Day observed?

• November

• September

• October

• December

Which of these is not an example of respect on Veterans Day?

• No mail is delivered

• Federal government offices are closed

• Free meals are offered to veterans

• People don't go to work

When did Congress change Armistice Day to Veterans Day?

• November 11, 1918

• June 1, 1954

• July 4, 1776

• December 25, 1941

What is a good definition of Veterans Day?

• Veterans Day is a federal holiday.

• Veterans Day honors men and women who served in the United States Armed Forces.

• Veterans Day is a day to remember those who died.

• Veterans Day is celebrated with parades and ceremonies across the country.

Which quote is by Woodrow Wilson?

• "The only limit to our realization of tomorrow is our doubts of today."

• "The only thing we have to fear is fear itself."

• "To us in America, the reflections of the day will be filled with pride. There should be pride in the heroism of those in the country's service."

• "Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country."

Who was the president that Congress wanted to give another proclamation about veterans?

• Woodrow Wilson

• Calvin Coolidge

• George Washington

• Abraham Lincoln

What was Armistice Day was named for?

• The armistice made between Germany and other countries to stop fighting

• The signing of the Treaty of Versailles

• The beginning of World War II

• The formation of the United Nations

What day is Veterans Day observed?

• November 11

• September 18

• May 10

• October 11