Famous Veterans
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Veterans Day
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This legendary rock & roller was known as The King.
Who was Elvis Presley?
Pictured at Ft Hood during the Korean War.
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He led the Continental Army in the Revolutionary War.
WHo was George Washington?
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This holiday honors all who served in our armed forces, in both wartime and peace.
What is Veterans Day?
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Born in Bangkok, Thailand
This US Senator from Illinois became a double amputee from wounds received when the helicopter she piloted was shot down in the Iraq War
Who is Tammy Duckworth?
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This is played at the beginning of sporting events
What is the National Anthem (The Star Spangled Banner)?
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This legendary actor & director was drafted and served during the Korean Conflict.
Who is Clint Eastwood?
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He was a Civil War general who accepted Robert E Lee's surrender at Appomattox Court House.
Who was Ulysses Grant?
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Veterans Day was originally called this holiday, celebrating the end of WWI.
What is Armistice Day?
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Born in Coco Solo, Panama
This former senator and Republican presidential candidate spent 5 years in a POW prison during the Vietnam War.
Who was John McCain?
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The stars represent this on the American flag.
What are the 50 states?
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He broke MLB's color barrier in 1947.
Who was Lt. Jackie Robinson?
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He led his "Rough Riders" up San Juan Hill in the Spanish American War.
Who was Theodore Roosevelt?
300
This cemetery is where US Presidents commemorate Veterans Day.
What is Arlington National Cemetery?
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This veteran was the most decorated American of WWI.
Who was Sgt. Major Daniel Daly?
Daniel Joseph Daly was a United States Marine and one of nineteen men to have received the Medal of Honor twice.
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The stripes represent this on the American flag.
What are the original 13 colonies?
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He was famous for his landscape paintings, but served 20 years in the Air Force.
Who was Bob Ross?
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He was decorated for heroism after his PT boat was sunk during WWII.
Who was John F Kennedy?
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This memorial is the location for US Presidents commemoration of Veterans Day.
What is the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier?
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Birth name James Bond ________
He was a Navy Admiral, Medal of Honor winner, and vice presidential candidate born in Abingdon IL.
Who was James Stockdale?
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This holiday honors Americans who died serving their country during wartime.
What is Memorial Day?
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This "man in black" served in the Air Force before becoming a Country singer.
Who was Johnny Cash?
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He served as a captain in the Illinois Militia during the Blackhawk War.
Who was Abraham Lincoln?
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This president renamed Armistice Day to Veterans Day in 1954.
Who is Dwight Eisenhower?
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American soldier, actor, and songwriter. He was one of the most decorated American combat soldiers of World War II.
Who was Audie Murphy?
- Medal of Honor
- Distinguished Service Cross
- Silver Star (2)
- Legion of Merit
- Bronze Star Medal (2, 1 "V" device)
- Purple Heart (3)
- Legion of Honour (France)
- Croix de Guerre with silver star (France)
- Croix de Guerre with palm (3, France)
- Croix de Guerre with palm (Belgum)
- Outstanding Civilian Service Medal
- Texas Legislative Medal of Honor
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The Star Spangled Banner was written about this war.
What is the War of 1812?