History & Dates
The exact calendar date when Veterans Day is celebrated each year.
What is November 11th?
The six official branches of the U.S. Armed Forces.
What are the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, and Space Force?
This bright red flower is worn as a symbol of remembrance for fallen soldiers, inspired by a famous WWI poem.
What is a poppy?
Before walking on the moon in 1969, he served as a naval aviator.
Who is Neil Armstrong?
The proper term for anyone who has served in the armed forces.
What is a veteran?
The original name for Veterans Day before it was changed in 1954.
What is Armistice Day?
This oldest branch of the U.S. military was originally formed in 1775 to defend the American colonies.
What is the U.S. Army?
The number of stars and stripes on the American flag, respectively.
What are 50 stars and 13 stripes?
This WWII General later served as the 34th President of the United States.
Who is Dwight D. Eisenhower?
In the military, this term refers to a member of a unit responsible for providing medical care and first aid in the field.
What is a medic (or corpsman)?
The World War I agreement that ended fighting on the "11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month" in 1918.
What is the Armistice (or Treaty of Versailles framework)?
This branch operates under the Department of Homeland Security during peacetime and the Department of the Navy during war.
What is the Coast Guard?
This prestigious military medal is awarded for gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of life above and beyond the call of duty.
What is the Medal of Honor?
This famous author of Roots served a 20-year career in the U.S. Coast Guard as a mess attendant before writing full-time.
Who is Alex Haley?
This red, white, and blue decoration is awarded to military members wounded or killed in action.
What is the Purple Heart?
The U.S. President who officially changed Armistice Day to Veterans Day to honor all American veterans, not just WWI.
Who is President Dwight D. Eisenhower?
Established in December 2019, this is the newest branch of the U.S. Armed Forces.
What is the U.S. Space Force?
This famous war memorial in Washington, D.C. features a reflective black granite wall listing over 58,000 names.
What is the Vietnam Veterans Memorial?
Before becoming the "King of Rock 'n' Roll," this famous singer served in the U.S. Army in Germany from 1958 to 1960.
Who is Elvis Presley?
The highest enlisted rank in the U.S. Marine Corps carries this specific title.
What is Sergeant Major?
The important military holiday held in May that is often confused with Veterans Day, which honors those who died in service.
What is Memorial Day?
Known as a separate branch within the Department of the Navy, their primary mission is amphibious projection from the sea.
What is the Marine Corps?
The official motto of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs ("To care for him who shall have borne the battle") was originally written by this president.
Who is Abraham Lincoln?
This beloved Golden Girls actress volunteered with the American Women's Voluntary Services during World War II.
Who is Betty White?
The term of address used for a commissioned officer in the United States Navy who ranks above a Commander and below a Rear Admiral.
What is a Captain?