Famous Veterans
This legendary rock & roller was known as The King.
Who was Elvis Presley?
He led the Continental Army in the Revolutionary War.
Who was George Washington?
This holiday honors all who served in our armed forces, in both wartime and peace.
What is Veterans Day?
This US Senator from Illinois became a double amputee from wounds received when the helicopter she piloted was shot down in the Iraq War
Who is Tammy Duckworth?
This is played at the beginning of sporting events
What is the National Anthem (The Star Spangled Banner)?
This legendary actor & director was drafted and served during the Korean Conflict.
Who is Clint Eastwood?
He was a Civil War general who accepted Robert E Lee's surrender at Appomattox Court House.
Who was Ulysses Grant?
Veterans Day was originally called this holiday, celebrating the end of WWI.
What is Armistice Day?
This former senator and Republican presidential candidate spent 5 years in a POW prison during the Vietnam War.
Who was John McCain?
The stars represent this on the American flag.
What are the 50 states?
He broke MLB's color barrier in 1947.
Who was Jackie Robinson?
He led his "Rough Riders" up San Juan Hill in the Spanish American War.
Who was Theodore Roosevelt?
This cemetery is where US Presidents commemorate Veterans Day.
What is Arlington National Cemetery?
This veteran was the most decorated American of WWI.
Who was Sgt. Major Daniel Daly?
The stripes represent this on the American flag.
What are the original 13 colonies?
He was famous for his landscape paintings, but served 20 years in the Air Force.
Who was Bob Ross?
He was decorated for heroism after his PT boat was sunk during WWII.
Who was John F Kennedy?
This memorial is the location for US Presidents commemoration of Veterans Day.
What is the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier?
He was a Navy Admiral, Medal of Honor winner and vice presidential candidate who was born in Abingdon IL.
Who was James Stockdale?
This holiday honors Americans who died serving their country during wartime.
What is Memorial Day?
This "man in black" served in the Air Force before becoming a Country singer.
Who was Johnny Cash?
He served as a captain in the Illinois Militia during the Blackhawk War.
Who was Abraham Lincoln?
This president renamed Armistice Day to Veterans Day in 1954.
Who is Dwight Eisenhower?
This veteran was the most decorated soldier of WWII.
Who was Audie Murphy?
The Star Spangled Banner was written about this war.
What is the War of 1812?