Veterans Day (Raymond)

When did Veterans Day originate?

• November 11, 1919

• November 11, 1938

• November 11, 1954

• November 11, 1968

Who changed the name of the holiday from Armistice Day to Veterans Day?

• President Dwight D. Eisenhower

• President Gerald Ford

• President John F. Kennedy

• President Harry S. Truman

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In which year was the celebration of Veterans Day moved to the fourth Monday in October?

• 1954

• 1968

• 1971

• 1975

Which countries also commemorate the veterans of World War I and World War II on or near November 11th?

• Great Britain and France

• Australia and Canada

• Great Britain and Canada

• France and Australia

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How many living veterans served during at least one war?

• 16.1 million

• 5.2 million

• 2 million

• 7 million

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How many veterans served during the Vietnam War?

• 7 million

• 5.5 million

• 2 million

• 6 million

What was the original name of Veterans Day?

• Armistice Day

• Remembrance Day

• War Veterans Day

• Peace Day

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Which president signed the law returning the observance of Veterans Day to November 11th?

• President Gerald Ford

• President Richard Nixon

• President Jimmy Carter

• President Ronald Reagan

What is the significance of November 11th in relation to Veterans Day?

• It's the day World War I ended

• It's the day World War II started

• It's the day the Vietnam War ended

• It's the day the Korean War started

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What is the official flower used to commemorate Veterans Day?

• Poppy

• Rose

• Lily

• Daisy