What was the original name of Veterans Day?

Veterans Day Quiz

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Armistice Day
Remembrance Day
Soldiers' Day
Memorial Day
2.
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When was the first Armistice Day celebrated in the U.S.?
November 11, 1918
November 11, 1921
November 11, 1919
November 11, 1920
3.
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What significant event is commemorated at 11 a.m. on Veterans Day?
A national moment of silence
A color guard ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknowns
A speech by the President
A military parade
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In what year was the name changed from Armistice Day to Veterans Day?
1945
1954
1950
1960
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Why was Veterans Day temporarily moved to October?
To honor a specific battle
To coincide with another national holiday
To provide a long weekend for government employees
To align with international holidays
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who returned Veterans Day to its original date of November 11th?
President Gerald Ford
President Jimmy Carter
President Ronald Reagan
President Richard Nixon
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main difference between Memorial Day and Veterans Day?
Memorial Day honors war dead, Veterans Day honors all veterans
Both honor war dead
Memorial Day honors all veterans, Veterans Day honors war dead
Both honor all veterans
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