Veterans Day History
What date is Veterans Day celebrated?
November 11
How many branches make up the U.S. Armed Forces?
Six
Who was the first president of the United States?
George Washington
What are the three colors of the American flag?
Red, white, and blue
What is a military salute a sign of?
Respect and recognition
What was Veterans Day originally called?
Armistice Day
Which military branch protects the United States at sea?
The Navy
In what year did America declare independence?
1776
How many stars are on the American flag?
50
What does a bugle call called "Taps" traditionally honor?
Fallen service members and those who have passed away.
What war ended with the armistice of November 11, 1918?
World War I
Which branch is known for its famous slogan, "The Few. The Proud. The Marines"?
The Marine Corps
What document officially declared America's independence from Great Britain?
The Declaration of Independence.
What bird is the national symbol of the United States?
The bald eagle
What does POW stand for?
Prisoner of War
In what year did Veterans Day become an official federal holiday under its current name?
1954
Which military branch operates military aircraft and protects American airspace?
The Air Force
What war was fought between the Union and Confederacy?
The Civil War
What is the name of America's national anthem?
The Star-Spangled Banne
What does MIA stand for?
Missing in Action
Which president signed the legislation changing Armistice Day to Veterans Day?
President Dwight D. Eisenhower
Which military branch is responsible for providing specialized medical, engineering, and transportation support during military operations?
The Army includes these functions, along with many others.
Who was president when the United States entered World War II?
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Who wrote the words that became the national anthem?
Francis Scott Key
What is the name of the military ceremony in which the American flag is raised or lowered?
A flag-raising or flag-lowering ceremony.