Veterans Day
History
History
Veterans Day was originally called Armistice Day to commemorate the end of which war?
World War I
Which branch of the military is the oldest?
Army
How many stripes are on the American Flag?
(Bonus: What do they stand for?)
13 stripes (13 original colonies)
Who was the first President of the United States?
(Bonus: Name the Vice President)
George Washington
(John Adams)
True or False: Veterans Day is not spelled with an apostrophe in ''Veteran's/Veterans.''
True
What federal holiday do most people confuse with Veterans Day?
Memorial Day
(Memorial Day is a time to honor the fallen by visiting cemeteries or memorials.)
The United States Marine Corps is a component of which branch?
Navy
Inspired by the sight of the American flag still flying at Fort McHenry, Francis Scott Key, wrote which patriotic song?
"The Star-Spangled Banner"
Name the 3 branches of the U.S. Government.
1. Legislative
2. Judicial
3. Executive
Women in Clerical roles and as Signal Corps operators
What were the first non-nursing roles women were allowed to enlist for?
What hour, day, and month did the "armistice" officially begin? (Bonus: What was the year?)
November 11, 1918 (11:00 AM)
Who is the Commander in Chief of the United States Military?
The President of the United States
True or False: The American flag has always had 13 stripes.
False (At one point in 1794, there were 15 stripes)
What famous battle was fought on July 1,2, and 3 of 1863?
(Hint: Pennsylvania)
The Battle of Gettysburg
Who was the President who signed the bill into law designating November 11th as Veterans Day?
President Dwight Eisenhower
What flower is a symbol of Veterans Day?
Poppy
What is the newest "branch" of the United States military?
U.S. Space Force
There are only 2 women in the United States to have the American Flag flying at their gravesites, one is Betsy Ross, who is the other?
(Hint: Gettysburg)
Jennie Wade
World War II started on September 1, 1939, when did it officially end?
September 2, 1945
Who was President during World War II?
Franklin Delano Roosevelt
(Bonus: Harry Truman)
What patriotic song debuted in its current form on an Armistice Day broadcast in 1938?
A. "America, the Beautiful"
B. "Spirit of the U.S.A."
C. "God Bless America"
D. "The Yankee Doodle Boy"
"God Bless America"
Name all 7 military branches.
1. Army
2. Navy
3. Air Force
4. Marines
5. Coast Guard
6. National Guard
7. Space Force
What do the colors red, white, and blue represent?
Red represents valor and bravery
White represents purity and innocence
Blue represents vigilance, perseverance, and justice.
What previous document did the U.S. Constitution replace?
The Articles of Confederation
How can you honor Veterans?
(LAST QUESTION)
(ANY ANSWER WORKS)