Veterans Day and Memorial Day

What is the purpose of Memorial Day?

• To honor all those who served in the military

• To remember and honor military personnel who died in service

• To thank living veterans for their service

• To encourage people to give something back to their country

What is the purpose of Veterans Day?

• To honor all those who served in the military

• To remember and honor military personnel who died in service

• To thank living veterans for their service

• To encourage people to give something back to their country

When is Memorial Day observed?

• First Monday in May

• Last Monday in May

• First Monday in November

• Last Monday in November

When is Veterans Day observed?

• First Monday in May

• Last Monday in May

• First Monday in November

• Last Monday in November

What is the National Moment of Remembrance?

• A two-minute silence to remember and honor fallen military personnel

• A two-minute silence to thank living veterans for their service

• A two-minute silence to encourage people to give something back to their country

• A two-minute silence to commemorate the signing of the National Moment of Remembrance Act

What time does the National Moment of Remembrance take place on Memorial Day?

• 10:00 p.m. local time

• 11:00 a.m. Eastern standard time

• 2:11 p.m. Eastern standard time

• 3:11 a.m. Eastern standard time

What was the original name of Veterans Day?

• Armistice Day

• Memorial Day

• Remembrance Day

• Patriot Day

What is the purpose of wearing a Red Poppy on Armistice Day?

• To honor all veterans

• To remember and honor fallen military personnel

• To encourage people to give something back to their country

• To symbolize peace and justice in the councils of nations

What is the significance of the Red Poppy on Armistice Day?

• It symbolizes the blood spilled by soldiers in World War I

• It is a sign of respect for the fallen soldiers

• It is a symbol of peace and prosperity

• It is a symbol of victory in war

What is the difference between Memorial Day and Veterans Day?

• Memorial Day honors all military personnel while Veterans Day only honors those who died in service

• Veterans Day honors all military personnel while Memorial Day only honors those who died in service

• Memorial Day is observed in May while Veterans Day is observed in November

• Both are the same and there is no difference