History of Veterans Day
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This was known as the "Great War".
A. World War I
B. World War II
C. Korean War
A. World War I
World War I, also known as the Great War, began in 1914 after the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria. His murder catapulted into a war across Europe that lasted until 1918.
100
World War I officially ended when the Treaty of Versailles was signed on June 25, 1919.
False!
June 28, 1919
100
The name of the national cemetery where the president gives a speech and Veterans are honored.
A. Fort Mitchell National Cemetery
B. Arlington National Cemetery
C. Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery
B. Arlington National Cemetery
100
What's the difference between Memorial Day and Veterans Day?
Memorial Day honors those that died while serving in the military and Veterans Day honors ALL who have served whether they are alive or deceased.
100
An author of many children's books who introduced you to Mulberry Street .
A. Dr. Seuss
B. Roald Dahl
C. Eric Carle
A. Dr. Seuss
His real name was Theodor Seuss Geisel. He joined the WW2 effort. At first he drew posters for the Treasury Department and the war production board. He eventually joined the U.S army. He was put in command of the animation department of the 1st motion picture unit.
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This agreement was signed on June 28, 1919 in France.
A. Treaty of Versailles
B. Treaty of Paris
C. Treaty of Verdun
B. Treaty of Versailles
The treaty forced Germany to surrender colonies in Africa, Asia and the Pacific; cede territory to other nations like France and Poland; reduce the size of its military; pay war reparations to the Allied countries; and accept guilt for the war
200
Congress signed the Uniform Holiday Bill in 1968 to ensure that a few federal holidays — Veterans Day included — would be celebrated on a Monday.
True!
200
As of 2024, The number of Veterans over the age of 65 is ____.
A. Approximately 8 Million
B. Approximately 11 Million
C. Approximately 7 Million
A. Approximately 8 Million
200
The name of the person that came up with the idea to honor all Veterans not just the ones that died.
A. Raymond Weeks
B. Ed Res
C. Gregory Halpern
A. Raymond Weeks
In 1945, World War II veteran Raymond Weeks from Birmingham, Alabama, had the idea to expand Armistice Day to celebrate all veterans, not just those who died in World War I. Weeks led a delegation to Gen. Dwight Eisenhower, who supported the idea of National Veterans Day
200
This Veteran was the first African American major league baseball player.
A. Jackie Robinson
B. Reggie Jackson
C. Louis Santop
A. Jackie Robinson
Robinson was drafted into the Army in 1942, where he served in a segregated Army cavalry unit before he applied for Officer Candidate School. Though his application was delayed allegedly because of his race, he was eventually commissioned as a second lieutenant in 1943. He faced a court-martial for refusing to give up his seat and move to the back of a bus at Camp Hood, Texas, but was later cleared. Robinson would later be medically discharged for an ankle issue.
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This is a state of peace agreed to between opponents so they can discuss peace terms.
A. Armistice
B. Treaty
C. Law
A. Armistice
300
This important program gives Veterans greater access to health care in VA facilities and in the community.
A. G.I. Bill
B. Mission Act
C. Yellow Ribbon Program
B. Mission Act
300
What organization offers a variety of services to disabled Veterans and their families?
A. Veterans Organization (VFW)
B. Disabled American Veteran (DAV)
C. Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA)
B. Disabled American Veterans (DAV).
DAV has more than 1.2 million members, this organization has tremendous reach and provides invaluable service to wounded Veterans. It provides its members (Veterans and their families) help with disability assistance, their VA pensions, job programs and more.
300
There were approximately _____ members of the United States military killed during World War II.
A. 300,000
B. 400,000
C. 200,000
B. 400,000
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This veteran was regarded as one of the most influential electric guitarists in the history of popular music, and one of the most celebrated musicians of the 20th century.
A. Eric Clapton
B. Jimi Hendrix
C. Hank Thompson
B. Jimi Hendrix
Hendrix was allegedly busted by Seattle cops for riding around in stolen cars and given the choice of jail time or military service.
In 1961, Hendrix was assigned to the 101st Airborne at Fort Campbell, Kentucky. The World War II-era Screaming Eagles had been reactivated for the first time just a few years earlier. While with the 101st, Hendrix earned the Screaming Eagles patch after finishing paratrooper training, though he was later medically discharged following an ankle injury during a jump.
400
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
C. 12 o'clock
A. 11 o'clock
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The branch of the military that celebrates their birthday and Veterans day with a 96-hour liberty period.
A. Marines
B. Navy
C. Airforce
A. Marines
400
Name one state with the highest percentage of Veterans?
Alaska, Virginia, Montana, Wyoming, Hawaii, and Maine respectively.
400
What does the president or a high-ranking official lay at the gravesite for the Tomb of the unknown solider?
A. Wreath
B. Flag
C. Poppy flowers
A. Wreath
400
This veteran is also an actor and is well known for his martial arts skills.
A. Chuck Norris
B. Jean-Claude Van Damme
C. Charles Durning
A. Chuck Norris
He served as an Air police officer in South Korea during his stint in the Air Force beginning in 1958, where he picked up some additional martial arts skills.
500
The president who officially changed the name of the holiday form Armistice day to Veterans day?
A. R. Reagan
B. D. Eisenhower
C. Andrew Jackson
B. D. Eisenhower
500
When is National Veterans Awareness week celebrated?
A. November 1st-7th
B. November 11-17th
C. November 18-25th
B. November 11-17th
The United States Senate Resolution 143, which was passed on August 4, 2001, designated the week of November 11 through November 17, 2001, as National Veterans Awareness Week.
500
The oldest military decoration in the world in present use. Given to those wounded or killed while serving.
A. Purple Heart
B. Medal of Honor
C. Badge of Military Merit
A. Purple Heart
500
The current percentage of U.S. Veterans who are women are___?
A. 3%
B. 10%
C. 4%
B. 10%
500
This Veteran played Dorothy Zbornak in "The Golden Girls".
A. Charlotte Rae
B. Bea Arthur
C. Estelle Getty
B. Bea Arthur
She served in the Marine Corps as a typist and truck driver. She enlisted only days after the USMC opened up their ranks to women in 1943.