Veterans Day History and Significance

Do you know any veterans?

• Yes

• No

On what date is Veterans Day celebrated?

• October 11

• November 11

• December 11

• September 11

Who is honored on Veterans Day?

• Current military personnel only

• People who have served or currently serve in the US military

• Only those who served in World War I

• Presidents and political leaders

When did the battles of World War I officially end?

• November 11, 1917

• October 11, 1918

• November 11, 1918

• December 11, 1919

What was Veterans Day originally called?

• Remembrance Day

• Truce Day

• Armistice Day

• Soldiers' Day

Which US President asked Americans to observe Armistice Day with a moment of silence?

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

• Theodore Roosevelt

• Woodrow Wilson

• Harry S. Truman

Besides a moment of silence, what other activities did Americans do to thank World War I veterans on Armistice Day?

• Held sporting events

• Organized parades and gatherings

• Wrote letters to soldiers

• Donated money to military families