Exploring the History of Veterans Day

What is the primary reason Americans celebrate Veterans Day?

• To honor those who served in the military

• To celebrate the end of World War II

• To mark the beginning of summer

• To commemorate the signing of the Declaration of Independence

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Which branches of the military are included when defining a veteran?

• Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, National Guard

• Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, Coast Guard

• Army, Navy, Police, Firefighters

• Navy, Marines, Air Force, Space Force

What significant event happened on November 11, 1918?

• The bombing of Pearl Harbor

• The signing of the Treaty of Versailles

• The end of World War I

• The beginning of World War II

Who declared November 11th as Armistice Day?

• President Franklin D. Roosevelt

• President Woodrow Wilson

• President Dwight D. Eisenhower

• President Harry S. Truman

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In what year did Veterans Day become a national holiday?

• 1968

• 1954

• 1938

• 1945

Which president officially proclaimed November 11th as Veterans Day?

• President John F. Kennedy

• President Richard Nixon

• President Lyndon B. Johnson

• President Dwight D. Eisenhower

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What was Napoleon McCallum's profession before joining the NFL?

• A naval officer

• A firefighter

• A police officer

• A teacher

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What did Bill McArthur do after serving as an army test pilot?

• Started a tech company

• Became a commercial airline pilot

• Joined the NASA space agency

• Became a university professor

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What is a common benefit veterans receive after their service?

• Free housing

• Specialized training and education

• Lifetime pension

• Free travel

What is the significance of the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month?

• It marks the end of World War I

• It marks the end of World War II

• It marks the signing of the Declaration of Independence

• It marks the beginning of Veterans Day

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