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This is what is the day after Thanksgiving know for.
What is "Black Friday".
This nefarious name was actually used to deter people from shopping.
Veterans Day was originally known by this name after World War I.
What is Armistice Day?
Finish the saying from this Military branch..."Once a Marine,...".
What is ..."always a Marine".
John F. Kennedy was assinated in November of this year.
What is "1963".
This pie is most commonly served at Thanksgiving and is made from a fall vegetable.
What is "Pumpkin pie"?
True or False. Every pardoned turkey lives out its life on a farm.
What is true.
They live at a dedicated educational farm or university, where they serve as ambassadors for agriculture. For example, 2024 pardoned turkeys, Peach & Blossom, retired to a farm in Minnesota.
The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is located here.
What is Arlington National Cemetary.
Name the famous Marine Corps' famous recruiting slogan.
What is "The Few. The Proud. The Marines".
The Mayflower landed near this modern day Massachusetts town in November 1620.
What is "Plymouth"?
This U.S. President made Thanksgiving a national holiday in 1863.
Who was "Abraham Lincoln"?
Benjamin Franklin wanted this bird as our national symbol.
What is "turkey".
Veterans Day honors all who served in the U.S. Armed Forces. Which holiday honors those who died while serving?
What is Memorial Day?
Name a symb pictured on the Marine Corps Emblem.
What is, "Eagle,Globe, and Anchor".
This sweet treat is made from corn syrup, sugar, and vanilla and is shaped like yellow, orange, and white triangles.
What is "candy corn".
Post-Thanksgiving is the busiest day for these trade professionals.
Who are "plumbers"?
This is true for several reasons, but mainly so because of the grease and excess of food that is put in the garbage disposal.
In this year, Armistice Day officially became Veterans Day in the United States.
A-1972
B-1951
C-1954
What is 1954.
The Marine Corps motto in Latin is "Semper Fidelis" and means this in English.
What is "Always Faithful".
The average weight of a thanksgiving turkey is:
1-12lbs
2-19ibs
3-15lbs
What is "15lbs".
This U.S. President signed the bill changing Armistice Day to Veterans Day.
Who is President Dwight D. Eisenhower.
Marines are often called "Leathernecks." This is where the nickname comes from.
What is "the leather collar that was part of early Marine uniforms".
This historic document officially ended World War I on November 11,1918.
What is the Armistice.
This composer of "Rhapsody in Blue" was born November 1898.
Who is "George Gershwin".