Veterans Day Quiz

When was the first Armistice Day celebrated in the U.S.?

• November 11, 1918

• November 11, 1919

• October 11, 1918

• October 11, 1919

What time does the color guard ceremony take place at the Tomb of the Unknowns on Veterans Day?

• 1 p.m.

• 12 p.m.

• 11 a.m.

• 10 a.m.

In which year was the name changed from Armistice Day to Veterans Day?

• 1968

• 1975

• 1954

• 1945

How many living military veterans are estimated to be in the United States?

• 25 million

• 20 million

• 15 million

• 10 million

What was the reason for moving Veterans Day to the fourth Monday in October in 1968?

• To coincide with a historical event

• To align with the end of the Korean War

• To create a long weekend for government employees

• To honor World War II veterans

What does Memorial Day honor?

• All American veterans

• America's war dead

• Military families

• World War I veterans

How many unknown soldiers are honored on Armistice Day?

• Three

• Two

• Four

• One

What is the historical significance of November 11th?

• Pearl Harbor Day

• D-Day

• Independence Day

• End of World War I

How many years was Veterans Day celebrated in October?

• Seven

• Three

• Ten

• Five

How many American veterans served during times of war?

• 15 million

• 25 million

• 20 million

• 10 million