History of Veteran's Day
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Veterans Day was originally known by this name.

Armistice Day

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This is the oldest branch of the U.S. Armed Forces.

The Army

100

This general became the first President of the United States.

George Washington

100

The highest military award for valor in combat is this medal.

Medal of Honor

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This action movie star served as a Navy Underwater Demolition Team member before acting.

Clint Eastwood

200

Veterans Day is celebrated on this date each year.

November 11th

200

This branch is known for its amphibious operations.

Marine Corps

200

This WWII general led Allied forces in Europe and later became President.

Dwight D. Eisenhower

200

The five-star rank was first used during this war.

World War II?

200

This “Rambo” actor is known for portraying a troubled Vietnam veteran.

Sylvester Stallone

300

The first Armistice Day honored the end of which war?

World War I

300

This branch’s official song is Anchors Aweigh.

The Navy

300

Known as “Old Blood and Guts,” this general led the Third Army in Europe.

George S. Patton

300

The military alphabet word for the letter “N” is this.

November

300

This musician and Army veteran wrote the song “Born in the U.S.A.” honoring Veterans.

Bruce Springsteen

400

Veterans Day became a national holiday in this year.

1954

400

The Air Force became a separate branch from the Army in this year.

1947

400

This Tuskegee Airman broke barriers as the first Black Air Force general.

Benjamin O. Davis Jr.

400

The U.S. military academy at West Point is located in this state.

New York

400

This “Price is Right” host served as a Marine during WWII.

Bob Barker

500

This U.S. President signed the bill changing Armistice Day to Veterans Day.

Dwight D. Eisenhower

500

The Coast Guard operates under this department during peacetime.

Department of Homeland Security

500

This Marine received two Medals of Honor for separate actions in different wars.

Major General Smedley Butler

500

The “Blue Angels” are part of this military branch.

U.S. Navy

500

This country singer and Army veteran is known for the hit “Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue.”

Toby Keith