History of Veterans Day

When was the armistice that ended World War I signed?

• November 11, 1917

• November 11, 1918

• December 25, 1918

• January 1, 1919

What became a symbol of the armistice, worn by citizens in England and Canada?

• White doves

• Paper poppies

• Olive branches

• American flags

Which US President officially changed Armistice Day to Veterans Day?

• Woodrow Wilson

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

• Dwight D. Eisenhower

• Gerald Ford

Why was the decision to move Veterans Day to the fourth Monday in October reversed?

• It conflicted with another holiday

• Most people rejected the idea

• It was too close to Thanksgiving

• The original date was more convenient