Origins & Dates
Before 1954, Veterans Day in the U.S. had this name.
In Great Britain people wear this red flower to remember those who died in World War I.
Poppy (Pg. 10)
Leaders moved Veterans Day to Mondays in 1968 mainly to create more of these for workers and families.
Three-day weekends (Pg. 16)
Ways that people honor Veterans during or not during Veterans Day
Lay flowers, visit memorials, have parades, listen to speeches, take the day off of school, hold special events (Veterans Day Breakfast), talk to veterans, learn about the armed forces.
an agreement to stop fighting a war.
armistice (Pg. 8)
People remember November 11 because leaders agreed to stop fighting in this year at the eleventh hour.
1918 (Pg.8)
In France people sometimes wear this flower as a remembrance.
blue cornflower (Pg. 10)
Many veterans opposed the 1968 change because they said it did this to the holiday.
In 1977 President Jimmy Carter asked Max Cleland to lead this group to help veterans.
The Veterans Administration (Pg. 24)
things you give up in order to help someone or do something important.
sacrifices (Pg. 6)
In 1975 this president signed the law returning Veterans Day to November 11.
President Ford (Pg. 16)
The poem that helped start the poppy tradition is called this.
In Flanders Field (Pg. 10)
The 1968 law temporarily placed Veterans Day on this part of the calendar.
Hint: not November 11
The last Monday of October (Pg. 16)
The book shows community celebrations where children hold these small items.
American flags or signs ( Pg. 7 or 19)
courage or bravery
valor (Glossary Pg. 30)
Some leaders moved Veterans Day to Mondays beginning in this decade.
1960s (1968) (Pg. 16)
The president lays flowers at this national monument to honor unknown soldiers.
The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier (Pg. 12)
After veterans and many states voiced concern, Congress took action that led to this change in 1975.
Returning Veterans Day to November 11th (Pg. 16)
in 1996 Max was elected to the US Senate. (Pg. 24)
a ceremony held for a person who has passed away
People still observe Veterans Day on this fixed calendar date after 1975.
November 11th (Pg. 6,8,10,16,18)
The poppy and cornflower became symbols because they grew on these places after the war.
Battlefields or soldiers' graves (Pg.10)
The rule change debate shows that people care about keeping the holiday tied to this original event.
Armistice Day or the ending of World War I (Pg. 8, 10, 11)
The book suggests sharing family stories about veterans as a way to do this for those who served.
We do this to honor or remember them. (Pg. 28)
The glossary entry for this word describes someone who has served in the armed forces.
Veteran