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On Veterans Day, Americans are supposed to

The name "Armistice Day" was changed to "Veterans Day" to

Veterans Day

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1
The name "Armistice Day" was changed to "Veterans Day" to
honor all people who had served in the military.
change the focus from war to people who fought for peace.
make it easier to understand the purpose of the day
2
On Veterans Day, Americans are supposed to
celebrate peace
thank veterans
remember our wars
3
The United States chose November 11 as Veterans Day because it
is the day America went to war
makes us think about veterans before the winter holidays
is the day the fighting stopped in WWI
4
Veterans Day honors
people who died in wars
anyone who has been in the miliary
soldiers who are now dead
5
A truce
stops fighting for a short while.
is the anniversary of the beginning of a conflict.
declares one side in a conflict the winner.
6
Today there are how many veterans in the United States?
230,000
23,000,000
23,000
7
Originally, President Wilson planned to celebrate Veterans Day with
speeches
a moment of silence
parades and other gatherings.
8
An armistice is a
truce
victory
weapon
9
The number 11 is special because the armistice started
at 11:00 on the 11th day of the 11th month of the year
in the 11th month of the year
on the 11th day of the 11th month of the year
10
Veterans Day is
a religious holiday
a special day, but not an official holiday
a national holiday