History of Veterans Day
Interesting Facts!
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This is the original name for Veterans Day.
What is Armistice Day?
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A person who has served or is serving in the Armed Forces.
Who is a veteran?
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Celebrating Veterans Day began after this war.
What is World War 1 (WW1)?
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These are the 7 branches of the U.S. Military.
What are the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, National Guard, and the Reserves?
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The reason we celebrate Veterans Day on November 11th.
What is a peace treaty was signed to end WWI on that day?
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The President of the United States lays a wreath here to remember Veterans who are no longer with us.
What is the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier?
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The month Veterans Day is celebrated.
What is November?
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The flower that symbolizes Veterans Day.
What is a poppy?
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In 1975, this president signed a law returning Veterans Day to November 11.
Who is Gerald Ford?
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The bugle call (song) played to honor fallen soldiers.
What is "Taps"?