AARP Veterans Day

War is when countries or other groups use weapons to fight each other.

• True

• False

What do we call service members who served their country in the armed forces?

• military personnel
• reservists
• veterans
• civilians

What was Veterans Day originally called?

• Independence Day
• Armistice Day
• Memorial Day
• Remembrance Day

In what year was Armistice Day renamed to Veterans Day?

• 1954
• 1971
• 1963
• 1945

Veterans Day is a national holiday.

• True

• False

Armistice Day marked the end of fighting during which war?

• Vietnam War
• World War II
• World War I
• Korean War

Which president renamed Armistice Day to Veterans Day?

• Eisenhower

• Nixon

• Kennedy

• Truman

On Veterans Day, people honor veterans with ceremonies and parades.

• True

• False

Why do Americans celebrate Veterans Day in the United States?

Draw the American flag. Make it as accurate as possible!