Veterans Day Facts

What was the original name of Veterans Day?

• Armistice Day

• Remembrance Day

• Memorial Day

• Peace Day

In which year did Veterans Day become a national holiday?

• 1938

• 1926

• 1954

• 1971

Which U.S. President changed the name from Armistice Day to Veterans Day?

• President Eisenhower

• President Ford

• President Truman

• President Roosevelt

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

• Veterans Day honors all veterans, while Memorial Day honors those who died in service.

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

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

• Veterans Day was established after World War II, while Memorial Day was after World War I.

Which countries also commemorate veterans on or near November 11th?

• Britain, France, Australia, and Canada

• Germany, Italy, Spain, and Portugal

• Russia, China, Japan, and India

• Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, and Chile

How many veterans served during the Vietnam War era?

• 7.8 million

• 5.2 million

• 2.6 million

• 6 million

Which state has the highest number of veterans?

• California

• Texas

• Florida

• New York