Veterans Day History
What date is Veterans Day observed each year?
What is November 11th?
This is the oldest branch of the U.S. military.
What is the U.S Army?
This World War II battle was fought on the beaches of Normandy, France.
What is D-Day (Normandy Invasion)
This flower is often worn to honor veterans, especially on Veterans Day.
The poppy
This former U.S. president and WWII Navy veteran later became the 35th president.
John F. Kennedy
Veterans Day was originally called this name when it began in 1919.
What is Armistice Day?
This branch is known as "The Few, The Proud."
What is The U.S. Marine Corps
Known as “The Forgotten War,” this conflict involved the United States and Korea.
The Korean War
This medal, awarded to U.S. soldiers wounded or killed in combat, features a profile of George Washington.
The Purple Heart
Known for the line, “I shall return,” he was a famous Army general in the Pacific during WWII.
General Douglas MacArthur
Veterans Day honors military personnel who served in these types of situations.
What is Peacetime and wartime service?
Members of this branch are known for flying planes and protecting the skies.
What is The U.S. Air Force?
This was the longest war in U.S. history, spanning from 2001 to 2021.
The War in Afghanistan
What color is the ribbon on the Medal of Honor?
Blue
This famous boxer and heavyweight champion served in the Vietnam War but later became a prominent anti-war advocate.
Muhammad Ali
This U.S. president signed the bill renaming Armistice Day to Veterans Day.
Who is Dwight D. Eisenhower?
Which branch’s motto is “Always Ready”?
What is The U.S. Coast Guard?
This significant WWII battle took place in Belgium during a harsh winter in 1944.
The Battle of the Bulge
A folded American flag in a triangle is typically presented to this family member at a military funeral.
The next of kin or family of the deceased
This "Forrest Gump" actor served in the U.S. Army before becoming a Hollywood star.
Gary Sinise
In what year was Veterans Day officially renamed from Armistice Day?
What is 1954?
This newest branch of the U.S. military was created in 2019.
What is The U.S. Space Force?
The Vietnam War officially ended in this year.
1975
The highest military decoration awarded by the U.S. government for valor in combat.
The Medal of Honor
This former California governor and famous action star served in the Austrian army before moving to the U.S.
Arnold Schwarzenegger