Veteran's Day
Armed Forces
Catchy Tunes
Symbols
Did You Know
100
World War I formally ended on November 11th, at the 11th hour. It is also the 11th month
What does the end of world war one have to do with Veteran's Day?
100
Stores on US military bases around the world don’t accept pennies as currency because they are “too heavy and are not cost-effective to ship
Why don't the stores at the armed forces bases accept pennies as currency?
100
You're a grand old flag is the song he made
What is the name of the song George M. Cohan made?
100
two anchors crossing
What is the symbol for the coast guard?
100
General of Army (GOA)
What rank haven't been used since WWII?
200
While both honor our military personnel, the former is a day to remember and pay respect to all the men and women that died serving our country in a war
Why do we celebrate Veterans day
200
After WWII, the Department of War was renamed Department of Defense
After WWII what was the department of war renamed to?
200
America the beautiful
What is the name of the song Katharine Lee Bates made?
200
An eagle on the earth with an anchor in the background
What is the symbol for the U.S. navy?
200
The air force was called the army air corp till 1946 then was changed to the air force.
What branch of the military was apart of the army till 1946?
300
Armistice Day, as November 11 became known, officially became a holiday in the United States in 1926, and a national holiday 12 years later. On June 1, 1954, the name was changed to Veterans Day to honor all U.S. veterans.
Why was armistices day changed to veterans day?
300
The United States Department of Defense is the largest employer in the world at 3.2 million people
What is the worlds largest employers?
300
My country 'tis of thee
What is the name of the song Music with Mar. made?
300
the 13 stripes represent the thirteen British colonies that declared independence from the Kingdom of Great Britain, and became the first states in the Union.
What is the reason the flag has 13 stripes?
300
The Department of Defense owns worldwide 29,819,492 acres of land
How much land does the department of defense own?
400
Commemorated as Armistice Day beginning the following year, November 11th became a legal federal holiday in the United States in 1938
When did Veteran's Day become a holiday?
400
The United States Army has not had a 5 Star General since Sept 22 1950
When was the last time the U.S. Army had a 5 star general?
400
Traditional
Who made the song yankee doodle?
400
The 50 stars on the flag represent the 50 states of the United States of America
What is the reason the flag has 50 stars?
400
The Coast Guard is smaller than the New York City Police Department.
How big is the size of the coast guard?
500
Veteran's Day shows respect for those who were willing to give their lives to the country and to serve their country.
Why is it important to honor Veteran's Day?
500
The budget for nuclear weapons is not included in the Department of Defense spending. It falls under the Department of Energy
What does the budget for nukes come from?
500
Francis Scott Key
What is the name of the person who made the song the star spangled banner?
500
there are 11 ranks
How many ranks are there for officer?
500
The United States has 737 military installations overseas alone.
How many military bases are there overseas?
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