Geography
In which city is the Lincoln Memorial located?
Washington, D.C.
What famous patriotic song begins with the words "Oh, say can you see"?
The Star-Spangled Banner.
What date is Veterans Day celebrated each year in the United States?
November 11.
What is the name of the protective clothing soldiers may wear in cold weather?
Insulated or thermal clothing.
What popular card game is often played by veterans at community gatherings?
Bridge.
In which state is the famous Marine Corps War Memorial located?
Virginia.
What 1940s song became a popular wartime favorite and was recorded by Vera Lynn?
We'll Meet Again.
Which president officially declared November 11 a national holiday in 1938?
President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the legislation establishing it as a legal federal holiday.
What type of weather can make military travel and outdoor operations difficult because of very low visibility?
Fog.
What famous American boxer served in the U.S. Army during World War II?
Joe Louis.
In which U.S. state is the National World War II Museum located?
Louisiana.
What famous singer recorded "American Soldier," a country song about military service?
Toby Keith.
In which cemetery is the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier located?
Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia.
What disease caused widespread illness among soldiers during World War I and was associated with lice?
Trench fever.
What famous American baseball player served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and later became a manager?
Yogi Berra.
Which U.S. territory is located in the western Pacific Ocean and was captured by Japan during World War II?
Guam.
What famous American artist painted Rosie the Riveter, featuring the slogan "We Can Do It!"?
J. Howard Miller.
What was the name of the famous African American fighter pilots who served during World War II?
The Tuskegee Airmen.
What type of animal was commonly used to carry messages and supplies during wartime before modern communication systems?
Carrier pigeons.
What famous American football coach served in the United States Navy during World War II?
Tom Landry.
Which sea lies between Italy and the Balkan Peninsula?
The Adriatic Sea.
What famous British singer recorded the 1969 song "The Last Farewell," which became popular with audiences around the world?
Roger Whittaker.
What famous World War I poem, written by Canadian physician John McCrae, became one of the best-known remembrance poems for fallen soldiers?
In Flanders Fields.
What is the name of the scientific principle that explains how sonar uses reflected sound waves to locate objects?
Echo location, or echolocation.
What is the name of the international competition that brings together military athletes from countries around the world?
The Military World Games.