Veterans Day History
This war officially ended at "the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month".
What is World War I.
Irving Berlin introduced his now famous song on November 11,1938, at the New York World's Fair. What was the name of the song?
What is "God Bless America".
It was sung by Kate Smith.
How many of our presidents have been veterans?
A. 42
B. 31
C. 8
31
The first Thanksgiving Celebration lasted this many days.
A- 1 Day
B- 3 Day's
C- 5 Day's
B- 3 Days.
Exact dates are unknown, but it is thought to have taken place in autumn 1621 after their first successful harvest.
This is where we put the meat thermometer in a turkey to see if it is done.
What is the Thigh.
This President proclaimed the first Armistice Day to commemorate the anniversary of the end of the Great War.
Who is President Woodrow Wilson.
The armistice began at the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month-November 11, 1918.
Which baseball legend, known as "The Splendid Splinter," served as a Marine Corps pilot in both WWII and Korean War?
Who is Ted Williams.
This president holds the world's record for the most handshakes in a day.
Who is President Theodore Roosevelt.
This is what you call a male Turkey.
What is a Tom.
What sport uses the term "Turkey"?
What is bowling.
This President signed a bill officially changing the name Armistice Day to Veterans Day, after a WWll vet requested all veterans should be honored for their service.
Who is President Dwight D. Eisenhower.
What actor is known for playing "Dirty Harry" and also served in the Army?
Who is Clint Eastwood.
Who was the first President to be impeached?
Who is Andrew Johnson.
This is the name of the red flesh that hangs under the beak of a turkey.
What is a Wattle.
Before being nominated for Best Supporting Actor Oscars in "Roman Holiday" & "Heartbreak kid", this hero won the Bronze Star for rescuing 47 Marines at Tarawa in 1943. Who was this star of "Green Acres"?
Who is Eddie Albert.
This military branch has the highest number of veterans.
What is the United States Army.
The Army is the oldest U.S. military branch. It was established on June 14,1775.
This author of "Catcher in the Rye" served in the U.S. Army and participated in the D-Day invasion of Normandy.
Who is J.D. Salinger.
This President won the largest number of electoral votes in a single election.
Who is Franklin D. Roosevelt.
This state in America consumes the most turkey every Thanksgiving.
What is California.
What causes the male turkey's to go gobble.
To entice female turkeys.
The motto of the United States Department of Veterans Affairs is "To care for him who shall have borne the battle." Who originally wrote these words?
Who is Abraham Lincoln.
He wrote these words for his second Inaugural Address.
In 1941, he was the highest-ranking actor in military history, he served as a civilian pilot, and was an Academy Award winning actor before he enlisted in the Army Air Corps.
Who is Jimmy Stewart.
His plane was hit during a bombing mission in WWII.
Who coined the term "Speak softly and carry a big stick"?
Who is Theodore Roosevelt
This company,famous for its pre-basted turkey, has a "Turkey Talk-Line" that receives over 100,000 calls!
What is Butterball.
True or False. Turkeys can fly.
True!
They usually stay on the ground and are best adapted for walking and foraging. But they can fly at speeds up to 55mph and they adjust their wings and tails to change direction and make sudden turns.