Veterans Day Quiz

When did World War I officially end?

• June 4, 1926

• May 13, 1938

• November 11, 1918

• June 28, 1919

When did the armistice between the Allied nations and Germany go into effect?

• May 13, 1938

• June 4, 1926

• November 11, 1918

• June 28, 1919

What is the historical significance of November 11, 1918?

• The proclamation of Armistice Day

• The restoration of Veterans Day

• The signing of the Treaty of Versailles

• The end of World War I

What is the important purpose of Veterans Day?

• To celebrate America's veterans

• To honor the heroism of those who died in service

• To focus on world peace

• To commemorate the signing of the Treaty of Versailles

When was the first commemoration of Armistice Day proclaimed?

• June 28, 1919

• November 11, 1918

• November 11, 1919

• June 1, 1954

What was the original concept for the celebration of Armistice Day?

• A day dedicated to world peace

• A day of business suspension

• A day to honor Veterans of World War I

• A day observed with parades and public meetings

When did the United States Congress officially recognize the end of World War I?

• May 13, 1938

• June 28, 1919

• November 11, 1918

• June 4, 1926

When did Armistice Day become a legal holiday?

• June 28, 1919

• November 11, 1918

• June 4, 1926

• May 13, 1938

What did the 83rd Congress amend in 1954?

• The celebration of Armistice Day

• The Veterans Service organizations

• The Act of 1938

• The Treaty of Versailles

What did November 11 become a day to honor after the approval of Public Law 380?

• World War I Veterans

• American Veterans of all wars

• American soldiers, sailors, Marines, and airmen

• American forces in Korea