Veterans Day Quiz - V23

When is Veterans Day 2023?

• November 10

• November 11

• November 6

• October 14

What was the original name of Veterans Day?

• Independence Day

• Remembrance Day

• Memorial Day

• Armistice Day

In which year did Veterans Day become a federal holiday in the United States?

• 1954

• 1938

• 1921

• 1918

What event marked the end of World War I?

• The mobilization of the U.S. Army

• The declaration of Armistice Day

• The burial of an unidentified American soldier

• The signing of the Treaty of Versailles

Which countries also commemorate the veterans of World War I and II?

• Canada and France

• Great Britain and Australia

• Canada and Great Britain

• France and Australia

What is the difference between Veterans Day and Memorial Day?

• Veterans Day is a federal holiday, while Memorial Day is not

• Veterans Day honors living veterans, while Memorial Day honors those who died in service

• Veterans Day is celebrated in November, while Memorial Day is celebrated in May

• Veterans Day is observed with parades, while Memorial Day is observed with wreath-laying ceremonies

Where is the official wreath-laying ceremony held on Veterans Day?

• Westminster Abbey

• Arlington House

• Arc de Triomphe

• Arlington National Cemetery

What did the Uniform Monday Holiday Act of 1968 do?

• Created a three-day weekend for federal employees

• Introduced the observance of Veterans Day in schools

• Established Veterans Day as a federal holiday

• Changed the date of Veterans Day

When did Veterans Day return to its original date of November 11th?

• 1978

• 1954

• 1968

• 1971

What is the significance of the red poppies on Remembrance Day?

• They are sold to raise money for veterans

• They are worn as a tribute to veterans

• They are mentioned in a famous poem

• They symbolize peace and goodwill