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 actress will forever be remembered as "Maude" in the TV series of the same name and "Dorothy" in the Golden Girls, but she was also one of the first women enlisted in the Marines in 1943 where she served as a truck driver and typist.
Who is Bea Arthur?
This song is played at the beginning of sporting events
What is the National Anthem (The Star Spangled Banner)?
The oldest branch of the U.S. military, established in 1775
What is the U.S. Army?
This legendary actor & director once asked: "You've got to ask yourself one question: 'Do I feel lucky?" Maybe not so lucky: he 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. The original holiday name means "an agreement made by opposing sides to cease fighting for a time, or a "truce."
What is Armistice Day?
This former senator from Arizona and later Republican presidential candidate spent 5 years in a POW prison during the Vietnam War.
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Who was John McCain?
The red flower often worn on Veterans Day represents remembrance.
What is a poppy?
The U.S. Air Force was originally part of this other branch before becoming independent in 1947.
What is the Army?
He broke MLB's color barrier in 1947.
Who was Jackie Robinson?
This outdoorsman/veteran-turned president led his "Rough Riders" up San Juan Hill in the Spanish American War. He sounds mean, but he's a really teddy bear!
Who was Theodore Roosevelt?
This cemetery is where US Presidents commemorate Veterans Day. It is located in a city of the same name in Virginia.
What is Arlington National Cemetery?
In 1955 this actor who often plays the voice of God and has had a "bucket list" was offered a scholarship to Jackson State University, but he turned it down and joined the Air Force instead
Who is Morgan Freeman?
The eternal flame burns at the grave of this U.S. president who was a WWII veteran.
Who is John F. Kennedy?
This branch’s members are known as “Devil Dogs.”
Who are the U.S. Marines?
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?
As the first man to walk on the moon, this famous veteran studied aeronautical engineering at Purdue University thanks to a scholarship from the Navy.
Who was Neil Armstrong?
This holiday honors Americans who died serving their country during wartime.
What is Memorial Day?
The newest branch of the U.S. military, established in 2019.
What is the U.S. Space Force?
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. This leadership later helped him to keep the United States together.
Who was Abraham Lincoln?
This president renamed Armistice Day to Veterans Day in 1954 in order to honor the veterans of all wars the U.S. has fought. His wife Mamie approved!
Who is Dwight Eisenhower?
While she's better known for her role as the leader of the Underground Railroad, this former slave was also the first woman in American history to lead a military expedition as a spy for the Union during the Civil War.
Who was Harriet Tubman?
The Star Spangled Banner was written about this war.
What is the War of 1812?
The U.S. Navy’s motto is this Latin phrase meaning “Always Courageous.”
What is “Semper Fortis”?