Veteran's Day
Ulysses S. Grant was a veteran of which U.S. war before he was elected President?
Civil War
In what year was the first colony in Virginia settled?
1607 (Jamestown)
What event triggered the United States' entry into World War II?
Attack on Pearl Harbor
Who is the only president of the United States to win more than two consecutive presidential elections?
Franklin Delano Roosevelt
This couple has taken over news outlets after their first outings at the Chiefs vs. Broncos game.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce
How many branches of the U.S. military are there?
Six (Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, Navy, & Space Force)
In what decade was the Shenandoah National Park created?
1930s
Who was Robert E. Lee referring to when he remarked in a letter, “He has lost his left arm, but I have lost my right.”
Lieutenant General Thomas Jonathan “Stonewall” Jackson
What three presidents have been impeached by Congress?
Andrew Johnson, Bill Clinton, and Donald Trump
Yesterday, November 1st, was this cultural holiday.
Dia De Los Muertos (Day of the Dead)
1 year after this war ended, Veterans Day was signed into law. What war was this?
World War I
What was the second capital city of Virginia?
Williamsburg
What military operation occurred in 1944, containing five designated landing areas and five naval assault divisions (one landing area was code-named JUNO)?
Operation OVERLORD
What three presidents died on July 4th (2/3 correct will be accepted as answers)?
Thomas Jefferson, James Monroe, and John Adams
In a biopic of his wife's life "Priscilla", Elvis Presley was played by this actor.
Jacob Elordi
What was the initial name of Veterans Day?
Armistice Day
Who is the county seat of Harrisonburg named after? (Hint: think local middle schools)
Thomas Harrison
What WWII battle in the Pacific saw the United States forces successfully repel the Japanese and mark the end of Japanese expansion in the Pacific (hint: it is considered a turning point in the war)?
Battle of Midway
What United States president is considered the last president of the Founding Fathers?
James Monroe
After the motion to vacate the Speaker of the House, this man was selected at Speaker Pro Tempore
Which U.S. President signed the bill that would dedicate November 11th to veterans (Hint: early 20th century)
President Woodrow Wilson
How many mayors has the city of Harrisonburg, VA had (closest answer wins 500)
47
What is considered the bloodiest day in the United States military history?
Which U.S. president served two non-consecutive terms, making him both the 22nd and 24th president?
Grover Cleveland
On July 31st, 2023, this animal was born in a Tennessee Zoo and is assumed to be the only one on the planet.
A solid-colored Giraffe