Veterans Day

What is the purpose of Veterans Day?

• to celebrate our country's independence

• to learn about our country's military

• to remember the end of World War II

• to honor and remember our military service members

Why is Veterans Day celebrated on November 11?

• It marks the beginning of WWI
• celebrates the end of WWI
• it is close to Thanksgiving
• celebrate the end of WWII

What was the previous name of Veterans Day?

• Armistice Day
• Day of Armistice
• Armys Day
• Day of Armys

This U.S. president was the first to declare November 11 a holiday.

• Gerald Ford
• Abraham Lincoln
• Theodore Roosevelt
• Woodrow Wilson

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What are our branches of U.S. military?

• army, navy, air force
• army, marines, air force
• army, navy, air force, marines, coast guard
• national guard, army, air force, marines

What time does the National Observance of Veterans Day take place?

• 7 p.m.

• 10 a.m.

• 9 p.m.

• 11 a.m.

When did Woodrow Wilson first proclaimed the holiday in..

• 1920

• 1919

• 1916

• 1918

How is Veterans Day honored?

• Federal government offices are closed.

• There is no mail delivered

• Ceremonies remembering veterans

• Free meals are offered to veterans

In what year did World War I end?

• 1776
• 1864
• 1918
• 1945

What is the main difference between Memorial Day and Veterans Day?

• Memorial Day is more fun

• Memorial Day celebrates the service of those who died while serving.

• Memorial Day is not a federal holiday

• Memorial Day is the same as Veterans Day.