HISTORY OF VETERANS DAY
This was known as the "Great War".
A. World War I
B. World War II
What is World War 1?
True or False. The correct spelling of Veteran's Day is with the apostrophe as shown.
False! It is actually spelled without the apostrophe. Veterans Day
Ice in November brings...
Mud in December.
November is the last of four months that all have 30 days. What are the others?
April, June, and September.
Another popular name for these face framing bowl cuts are?
Mushroom Cuts
What country has a maple leaf on their national flag?
What is Canada?
What do turkeys and squirrels have in common?
Both turkeys and squirrels eat a diet high in acorns?
This agreement was signed on June 28, 1919 in France.
A. Treaty of Versailles
B. Treaty of Paris
What is the Treaty of Versailles?
Veterans Day was always celebrated on Monday. True or False.
What is True?
If trees show buds in November...
...the winter will last until May.
What type of pudding is celebrated in November?
Banana Pudding
Who was the very first American Idol winner?
Kelly Clarkston
In what country is the Great Pyramid of Giza found?
What is Egypt?
This is a state of peace agreed to between opponents so they can discuss peace terms.
A. Armistice
B. Treaty
What is Armistice?
This important program gives Veterans greater access to health care in VA facilities and in the community.
A. G.I. Bill
B. Mission Act
What is B. Mission Act?
November take flail;
...let ships no more sail.
Which American president was assassinated in November?
John F. Kennedy.
What are the colorful, smooth gliding pens called?
Gel Pens
What is Earth's LARGEST continent?
a) Africa
b) Europe
c) Antarctica
d) Asia
What is Asia?
Currently, Asia is Earth's largest continent at approximately 44,806,812 sq km.
The armistice to end WWI was signed on the 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918. At this time during the day we stop to honor veterans on Veterans Day.
A. 11 o'clock
B. 3 o'clock
What is 11 o'clock?
This memorial is the location for US Presidents commemoration of Veterans Day.
What is the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier?
What is the full moon in November called?
The Beaver Moon.
What are one of the two astrological signs in November?
Scorpio and Saggitarius
Name an actor/actress in the movie titanic
Who is Leonardo Dicapprio or Kate Winslet?
What is the driest place on Earth?
a) McMurdo, Antarctica
b) Sahara Desert
c) Kufra, Libya
d) Atacama Desert
What is McMurdo, Antarctica?
The driest place on Earth: the McMurdo Dry Valleys in Antactica. It hasn't rained there for more than 2 million years
The president who officially changed the name of the holiday form Armistice day to Veterans day?
A. R. Reagan
B. D. Eisenhower
Who is D. Eisenhower?
This president renamed Armistice Day to Veterans Day in 1954 in order to honor the veterans of all wars the U.S. has fought. His wife Mamie approved!
Who is Dwight Eisenhower?
November comes from the Latin word "Novem" which means?
Nine
Name the one of the two Birth Flowers of November. Name both and double your money!
What are Chrysanthemum and Peony?
Who was born January 8, 1942 and is considered the smartest man in the world today?
Who is Steven Hawking?
What is the flattest continent?
a) Australia
b) Antarctica
c) Africa
d) South America
What is Australia?
The current percentage of U.S. Veterans who are women are___?
A. 3%
B. 10%
What is 3%?
Name the 5 United States Armed Forces.
What is Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard and Marine
Flowers in bloom late in autumn...
...indicates a bad winter
True or False:
There is a separate Veterans Day date for women in the Armed Forces?
True; June 12th
What did people think would happen when the year turned 2000?
What is the computers wouldn't be able to handle the new millennium?
What river has the most water?
What is the Amazon Rivert?