History #1
What does Veterans Day celebrate?
All veterans that served or are serving the United states armed forces.
What is the definition of a "veteran"
Someone who has served in the military
What do we say to a Veteran?
Thank you for your service.
How many branches are in the military
6
What was Veterans Day called before?
Armistice Day
How did Armistice Day get its name?
Because the U.S. signed an armistice agreement (which is like a peace treaty)
True or False: Do we have to wait untill Veterans day to thank a Veteran for their service?
False, any day is a great day to show appreciation to those who have served or are serving in the Military.
What are the branches of the military?
Air Force, Army, Space Force, Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard.
What day did World War I end?
November 11, 1918.
What is a Armistice?
An agreement to stop fighting/a war.
What are the colors you are suppost to wear on Veterans day?
Red, White, and Blue. These are the colors of the American flag.
What is the newsest branch of the military?
Space Force
When did Armistice day, get officialy changed to Veterans day? And which president changed it?
Armistice Day was officially changed to Veterans Day in 1954 by President Dwight D. Eisenhower.
Which president declaired November 11, as Armistice day?
President Wildrow Wilson.
What does the Red poppy repersent?
People who have died serving in the military.
Where does the Coast Guard protect us?
The ocean/water.
What other country's celebrate Veterans day on November 11, and what do they call it?
Australia and Canada also observe November 11 as Veterans Day, but they call it Remembrance Day.
When does Great Britian Celebrate Veterans day?
The Sunday closest to November 11.
What does a person get if they do something extraordinarily brave in the military?
Purple Heart
How does the Space Force protect us?
Making sure that all of our private information is safe, and finding out any threats to us.