Veterans Day Basics
On what date is Veterans Day celebrated each year?
November 11
How many branches are in the US military?
six
What document declared the American colonies independent from Great Britain?
Declaration of Independence
Which US president served as a general during World War II?
Dwight D. Eisenhower
How many stars are on the US flag?
50
What is the purpose of Veterans Day?
To honor people who have served in the US military
Name one branch of the US military
Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, or Space Force
In what year was the Declaration of Independence signed?
1776
Which former president served as a Navy pilot during World War II?
George H. W. Bush
What do the stars on the US flag represent?
The states
Veterans Day was originally called what?
Armistice Day
Which branch is known for conducting operations primarily at sea?
Navy
What war was fought between the Union and Confederacy?
Civil War
Which actor and former president served in the US Army during World War II?
Ronald Reagan
How many stripes are on the US flag?
13
What war did Veterans Day originally commemorate?
World War I
Which branch was established most recently?
Space Force
Who was president during the Civil War?
Abraham Lincoln
Which famous astronaut and senator served as a Marine fighter pilot?
John Glenn
What do the stripes on the US flag respresent?
The original colonies
In what year did Veterans Day officially get its current name?
1954
What branch is responsible for maritime law enforcement and search-and-rescue missions?
Coast Guard
What major event brought the United States into World War II?
The attack on Pearl Harbor
Which former president served in the US Navy during World War II and later became president in 1945?
Harry S. Truman
What nickname is commonly given to the US flag?
Old Glory