Veteran's Day
Armed Forces
Catchy Tunes
Symbols
Did You Know?
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When is Veteran's Day?
November 11th
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How many levels does it takes to reach the desired objective?
3
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Oh beautiful, for spacious skies, For amber waves of grain, For purple mountain majesties Above the fruited plain! America! America! God shed his grace on thee And crown thy good with brotherhood From sea to shining sea! What is the name of this song?
America the Beautiful
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What flower is a symbol (and worn) on Veteran's Day?
Poppies
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How many approximately are military veterans in the United States?
23.2 million
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Who is honored on this day?
The people that served in the U.S. Armed Forces.
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Name the levels!
Strategy, Operational Art, and Tactics
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My country 'tis of thee, Sweet land of liberty, Of thee I sing. Land where my fathers died! Land of the Pilgrim's pride! From every mountain side, Let freedom ring! Who wrote this song?
Samuel Francis Smith
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Who wrote the poem "In Flanders Field"?
John McCrae
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How many veterans are over the age of 65 and under the age of 35?
9.2 million veterans are over the age of 65 and 1.9 million are under the age of 35
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What was November 11, 1918 consider as?
"The end to all wars."
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What are the U.S. Armed Forces?
The federal military forces of the United States.
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Freedom of the spirit Freedom to live Freedom from all tyranny Is the gift we may give Remember their courage Their sacrifice They live in the deeds we do They shall not die What is the name of this song?
Eternal Flame
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Why are poppies mentioned in the poem?
The poppies bloomed in some of the most bloodied battlefields.
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How many veterans are women?
1.8 million
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What time will the parades, public meetings, and brief suspension of business start?
11:00 AM
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What does the U.S. Armed Forces consist of?
Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, and Coast Guard
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One Heart, One Voice, one land where all can be free, A dream called America, a dream for you and me. Who wrote this song?
Hank Fellows
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When (year) did poppies become an official memorial flower to represent the United States Veterans?
1922
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What is the correct way to spell/write Veteran's Day?
It does not have a apostrophe but others still use it anyways.
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What are the other holidays that occurs at the same time on November 11th?
Armistice Day & Remembrance Day
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Who is the commander-in-chief?
The president (currently it is Barack Obama).
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You're a grand old flag, You're a high flying flag And forever in peace may you wave. You're the emblem of The land I love. The home of the free and the brave. What is the name of this song?
You're a Grand Old Flag
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What color are the poppies?
Red
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Where does the word "veteran' come from?
In the old English language, it means old experienced soldier
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