States of the Union
The original United States consisted of this many colonies
13
California and Oregon have beaches on this body of water
Pacific Ocean
There are this many war veterans in the U.S.
22 million
This is where you can find the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
Arlington Cemetery
The military term G.I. stands for this
Government Issue
These were the last two states to join the Union
Alaska and Hawaii
The Mississippi River begins in this state
Minnesota
Veteran's Day was originally known as what
Armistice Day
WHOSE WORDS ARE THESE, ''IT IS FATAL TO ENTER A WAR WITHOUT THE WILL TO WIN IT''?
General Douglas McArthur
Which U.S. Military Service has the most 4-Star Generals?
Air Force
Dogwood is the state flower for this eastern state (hint: it is named in the song "Carry Me Back To Old...")
Virginia
5
Veteran's Day acquired its current name in this year
1954
The second person in charge after the commander in chief of the armed forces
The Secretary of Defense
“Semper Paratus” is the official song of the:
Coast Guard
Stephen Foster wrote a song about his old home where
In Kentucky
Cowboys often sang about this River Valley
Red
Poppy
This state is home to the United States Naval Academy
Maryland
Whose picture is on the Purple Heart medal?
President Washington
These three states have 4 letter names
Iowa, Utah. Ohio
Lewis and Clark followed this river up-stream as they explored the Louisiana Territory
Missouri
The motto of the Department of Veterans Affairs is "To care for him who shall have borne the battle." Who originally wrote these words?
Abraham Lincoln
The American flag had this many stars in 1954 when Veteran's Day became an official holiday
48
What is the oldest American military uniform item in continuous use?
The gold buttons on the Marine Corps Dress Blue Uniform