Questions 1&2
Which war ended at 11a.m. Nov. 11,1918
A. World War 1
What Year was Armistice Day deemed a federal holiday?
B. 1938
Where was the first Veterans Day celebration?
Birmingham, Ala
What paper flowers are a symbol of remembrance for our veterans?
C. Poppies
True of False: Veterans Day and Memorial Day honor Veterans in different ways.
True.
What year did President Woodrow Wilson proclaim November 11th as Armistice Day?
A. 1919
Which President officially changed Armistice Day to Veterans Day?
Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1954
A wreath-laying ceremony is held each year on Veterans Day at which famous site?
The Tomb of the unknown Soldier in Arlington Cemetery.
True or False: Veterans Day has always been celebrated in November.
False.
Bonus for question 9
Veterans Day celebrates the service of all U.S. Military. Memorial Day honors those who died while in the Military.
Bonus For question 8
The uniform Holiday Monday Act of 1968 moved Veterans Day to the fourth Monday of October. The new law was first observer in 1971 After much confusion, a law was passed that returned Veterans Day to November 11th each year beginning in 1978
Who is honored in May on Armed Forces Day?
Those currently serving in the U.S. Military.