🎖️ Category 1: Origins of Veterans Day
What was Veterans Day originally called?
Armistice Day
Who was the first martyr of the American Revolution, killed during the Boston Massacre?
Crispus Attucks
What nickname was given to the 369th Infantry Regiment, an all-Black WWI unit?
The Harlem Hellfighters
What presidential order ended segregation in the U.S. Armed Forces in 1948?
Executive Order 9981
Which Georgia-born hero became the first African-American combat pilot in history?
Eugene Jacques Bullard
In what year did World War I end, marking the first Armistice Day?
1918
What enslaved man became a spy for the Continental Army and helped win the Battle of Yorktown?
James Armistead Lafayette
Who became the first African-American combat pilot, born in Columbus, Georgia?
Eugene Jacques Bullard
Who took command in Korea after his officer was wounded and led three assaults before dying in action?
SFC Cornelius H. Charlton
What Revolutionary War hero from Georgia was granted freedom and land for bravery?
Austin Dabney
What does the word “Armistice” mean?
A truce or agreement to stop fighting
Which enslaved Georgian fought at the Battle of Kettle Creek and was granted land for his bravery?
Austin Dabney
Which group of Black pilots became famous for escorting bombers during WWII?
The Tuskegee Airmen
Who became the first African-American aviator and general in the U.S. Marine Corps?
Lt. Gen. Frank E. Petersen Jr.
What Augusta veteran earned the Bronze Star in Vietnam and later mentored Georgia youth?
CSM Milton “Dave” Love
In what year was Armistice Day renamed Veterans Day to honor all who served?
1954
What was the name given to the Black regiments that fought in the Spanish-American War?
Buffalo Soldiers
Who was the U.S. Navy cook who shot down enemy planes at Pearl Harbor and received the Navy Cross?
Doris “Dorie” Miller
Who became the first African-American four-star general in the U.S. military?
General Daniel “Chappie” James Jr.
Who led U.S. forces in Iraq and became the first African-American Secretary of Defense?
General Lloyd Austin
Veterans Day is celebrated on what exact day and month each year—and why?
November 11th, to mark the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month when WWI ended
Which Buffalo Soldier earned the Medal of Honor for rescuing wounded comrades under fire in Cuba?
Private George H. Wanton
What WWII fighter squadron was known for its red-tailed planes and flawless escort record?
The Tuskegee Airmen (Red Tails)
What young Marine threw himself on a grenade to save his fellow soldiers during the Vietnam War?
PFC James Anderson Jr.
Which Fort Stewart soldier received the Bronze Star and Purple Heart after being killed in Iraq in 2005?
Sergeant Clarence M. Williams III