Gettysburg
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Veterans Day facts
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Where was it fought?

Gettysburg, Pennsylvania 

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Where was it fought?

Near Manassas, Virginia - 30 miles SW of D.C.

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Where was this battle fought?

Charleston, South Carolina

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Who was the president during the Civil War?

Abraham Lincoln

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What day is Veterans day always observed on?

November 11

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How long did the battle last?

Three days

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How long was this battle?

One day
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When did it take place?

April, 1861

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What were the colors of both the Union and Confederate flags?

Red, white and blue
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What was the original name of Veterans day?

Armistice Day

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Who was the leader for the Union?

Ulysses S. Grant
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What time of year did this battle take place?

Summer, in July.

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What was the significance of this battle?

The Confederate victory at Fort Sumter marked the official start of the Civil War. 
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What color were the uniforms during the civil war?

Navy blue and grey uniforms

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When did Veterans day become a holiday?

At the end of World War 1
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Who led the Confederate forces?

General Robert E. Lee

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What was the significance of this battle?

It was the first full-scale battle of the Civil War. 
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Who won the battle?

The Confederates, because the Union surrendered. 

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What were the common types of horses used in the Civil War?

Saddlebreads, mules, thoroughbreads, and mustangs

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What symbol/flower is represented for Veterans day?

Poppies

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What was the significance of the battle of Gettysburg?

It was the turning point of the Civil War
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What year did the Civil War end?

1865

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What did the Confederate forces bombard during this battle?

A sea fort
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What document did Abraham Lincoln write during the Civil War?

The Emancipation Proclamation

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What other countries honor their veterans?

Canada, Australia, and the United Kingdom

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