History of Veterans Day
Veterans Day Facts
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Famous Veterans
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This was known as the Great War.
What is World War I
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True or False.
The correct spelling of Veteran's Day is with the apostrophe as shown.
What is false?
It is actually spelled without the apostrophe. Veterans Day
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The name of the national cemetery where the president gives a speech and Veterans are honored.
What is Arlington National Cemetery
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What's the difference between Memorial Day and Veterans Day?
What is
Memorial Day honors those that died while serving in the military and Veterans Day honors ALL who have served whether they are alive or deceased.
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An author of many children's books who introduced you to Whoville.
What is Dr. Seuss
His real name was Theodor Seuss Geisel. He joined the WW2 effort. At first he drew posters for the Treasury Department and the war production board. He eventually joined the U.S army. He was put in command of the animation department of the 1st motion picture unit.
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This agreement was signed on June 28, 1919 in France.
A. Treaty of Versailles
B. Treaty of Tordesillas
C. Treaty of Paris
What is the Treaty of Versailles
200
True or False.
Veterans Day was always celebrated on Mondays along with Memorial Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day and President's Day to create a three day weekend which would stimulate the economy.
What is true
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The number of Veterans over the age of 65.
A. 8 Million
B. 9 Million
C. 10 Million
What is 9 million
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The name of the person that came up with the idea to honor all Veterans not just the ones that died.
A. Raymond Weeks
B. Ed Res
C. Elizabeth Dole
Who is Raymond Weeks
In 1945, World War II veteran Raymond Weeks from Birmingham, Alabama, had the idea to expand Armistice Day to celebrate all veterans, not just those who died in World War I. Weeks led a delegation to Gen. Dwight Eisenhower, who supported the idea of National Veterans Day
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This Veteran was the first African American major league baseball player.
Who is Jackie Robinson
Robinson was drafted into the Army in 1942, where he served in a segregated Army cavalry unit before he applied for Officer Candidate School. Though his application was delayed allegedly because of his race, he was eventually commissioned as a second lieutenant in 1943. He faced a court-martial for refusing to give up his seat and move to the back of a bus at Camp Hood, Texas, but was later cleared. Robinson would later be medically discharged for an ankle issue.
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This is a state of peace agreed to between opponents so they can discuss peace terms.
What is Armistice?
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This important program gives Veterans greater access to health care in VA facilities and in the community.
A.
B.
C.
What is the Mission Act?
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What organization offers a variety of services to disabled Veterans and their families?
A. Veterans Organization (VFW)
B. Disabled American Veteran (DAV)
C. American Legion
What is the Disabled American Veterans (DAV).
DAV has more than 1.2 million members, this organization has tremendous reach and provides invaluable service to wounded Veterans. It provides its members (Veterans and their families) help with disability assistance, their VA pensions, job programs and more.
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There were approximately _____ members of the United States military killed during World War II.
A. 200,000
B. 300,000
C. 400,000
What is 400,000
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This veteran was regarded as one of the most influential electric guitarists in the history of popular music, and one of the most celebrated musicians of the 20th century.
Who is Jimi Hendrix
Hendrix was allegedly busted by Seattle cops for riding around in stolen cars and given the choice of jail time or military service.
In 1961, Hendrix was assigned to the 101st Airborne at Fort Campbell, Kentucky. The World War II-era Screaming Eagles had been reactivated for the first time just a few years earlier. While with the 101st, Hendrix earned the Screaming Eagles patch after finishing paratrooper training, though he was later medically discharged following an ankle injury during a jump.
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The armistice to end WWI was signed on the 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918. At this time during the day we stop to honor veterans on Veterans Day.
What is 11 o'clock
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The branch of the military that celebrates their birthday and Veterans day with a 96-hour liberty period.
A. Army
B. Navy
C. Marines
Who are the Marines
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Name three states with the highest percentage of Veterans?
What are Alaska, Virginia, Montana, Wyoming, Hawaii, and Maine respectively.
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What does the president or a high-ranking official lay at the gravesite for the Tomb of the unknown solider?
A. Wreath
B. Flag
C. Flowers
What is a wreath
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This veteran is also an actor and is well known for his martial arts skills.
Who is Chuck Norris
He served as an Air police officer in South Korea during his stint in the Air Force beginning in 1958, where he picked up some additional martial arts skills.
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The president who officially changed the name of the holiday form Armistice day to Veterans day?
A. R. Reagan
B. D. Eisenhower
C. W. Wilson
Who is Eisenhower
500
When is National Veterans Awareness week celebrated?
A. November 1st-7th
B. Novemeber 9-15th
C. November 16th-22nd
What is November 9-15th
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The oldest military decoration in the world in present use. Given to those wounded or killed while serving.
What is the Purple Heart
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The current percentage of U.S. Veterans who are women are___?
A. 3%
B. 5%
C. 10%
What is 10%
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This Veteran played Dorothy Zbornak in "The Golden Girls".
A. Charlotte Rae
B. Shelly Long
C. Bea Arthur
What is Bea Arthur
She served in the Marine Corps as a typist and truck driver. She enlisted only days after the USMC opened up their ranks to women in 1943.