Vice President Kamala Harris Speaks On Veterans' 'Unwavering Courage'

Vice President Kamala Harris Speaks On Veterans' 'Unwavering Courage'

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The video covers Veteran's Day events in Washington, DC, highlighting the participation of political leaders like Vice President Kamala Harris, who placed a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and delivered a speech at Arlington National Cemetery. The video also commemorates the 40th anniversary of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial and discusses recent legislation signed by President Biden to expand healthcare for veterans. It concludes with a brief history of Veteran's Day, originally known as Armistice Day, and its evolution into a federal holiday.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who placed a wreath at the tomb of the Unknown Soldier during the Veteran's Day events?

President Joe Biden

The First Lady

The Second Gentleman

Vice President Kamala Harris

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30 sec • 1 pt

What was the weather like during the Veteran's Day events in Washington, DC?

Windy

Rainy

Snowy

Sunny

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which war memorial was the first to be established before others like World War Two and Korean War memorials?

World War One Memorial

Vietnam Veterans Memorial

Korean War Memorial

World War Two Memorial

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In what year did Armistice Day officially become a federal holiday?

1918

1938

1954

1964

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What recent legislation did President Biden sign related to Veteran's Day?

Expansion of healthcare services for veterans

Increase in veteran pensions

New memorial construction

Veteran housing benefits