Veterans and Armistice Day History

The video explains the concept of veterans, focusing on those who served in World War I. It details the end of the war on November 11, 1918, and the subsequent declaration of Armistice Day by President Woodrow Wilson to honor the sacrifices of soldiers. Armistice Day became a legal holiday in 1938, just before the onset of World War II.

Who is considered a veteran?

• Someone who served in the armed forces or fought in a war

• Anyone who has lived through a war

• A person who has visited a war memorial

• Someone who has read about wars

When did World War I take place?

• 1914 to 1918

• 1920 to 1925

• 1939 to 1945

• 1900 to 1905

What significant event happened on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918?

• The signing of the Treaty of Versailles

• The end of World War I

• The beginning of the Cold War

• The start of World War II

What was the purpose of Armistice Day as declared by President Woodrow Wilson?

• To commemorate the signing of the Treaty of Versailles

• To celebrate the start of World War I

• To honor and thank the soldiers who fought and died

• To mark the beginning of World War II

In what year did Armistice Day become a legal holiday?

• 1945

• 1925

• 1918

• 1938