History of Veteran's Day
Veterans Day was originally known by this name.
Armistice Day
This is the oldest branch of the U.S. Armed Forces.
The Army
This general became the first President of the United States.
George Washington
The highest military award for valor in combat is this medal.
Medal of Honor
This action movie star served as a Navy Underwater Demolition Team member before acting.
Clint Eastwood
Veterans Day is celebrated on this date each year.
November 11th
This branch is known for its amphibious operations.
Marine Corps
This WWII general led Allied forces in Europe and later became President.
Dwight D. Eisenhower
The five-star rank was first used during this war.
World War II?
This “Rambo” actor is known for portraying a troubled Vietnam veteran.
Sylvester Stallone
The first Armistice Day honored the end of which war?
World War I
This branch’s official song is Anchors Aweigh.
The Navy
Known as “Old Blood and Guts,” this general led the Third Army in Europe.
George S. Patton
The military alphabet word for the letter “N” is this.
November
This musician and Army veteran wrote the song “Born in the U.S.A.” honoring Veterans.
Bruce Springsteen
Veterans Day became a national holiday in this year.
1954
The Air Force became a separate branch from the Army in this year.
1947
This Tuskegee Airman broke barriers as the first Black Air Force general.
Benjamin O. Davis Jr.
The U.S. military academy at West Point is located in this state.
New York
This “Price is Right” host served as a Marine during WWII.
Bob Barker
This U.S. President signed the bill changing Armistice Day to Veterans Day.
Dwight D. Eisenhower
The Coast Guard operates under this department during peacetime.
Department of Homeland Security
This Marine received two Medals of Honor for separate actions in different wars.
Major General Smedley Butler
The “Blue Angels” are part of this military branch.
U.S. Navy
This country singer and Army veteran is known for the hit “Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue.”
Toby Keith