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BONUS QUESTION:
What is this occupation?
DEATH FROM ABOVE
AIRBORNE
PARATROOPERS
ALL THE ABOVE
2
Which of the following is actually the proper spelling for this event?
Veterans Day
Veteran's Day
Veterens' Day
Veterens Day
3
The word
veteran
comes from the nomenclature of the old English language, meaning:
a soldier who won a medal for bravery.
a soldier who died during a war.
a soldier who was wounded in battle.
old experienced soldier.
4
The very first Veterans Day Parade was held in __________, __________ in 1947.
Los Angeles, CA
New York, NY
Birmingham, AL
Chicago, IL
5
Regarding the veteran population of the United States, how many were/are women?
2 million
1 million
100 thousand
1 thousand
6
Another holiday, Memorial Day, honors those:
who earned a medal for bravery in battle.
who died in service to their country.
all those who served, men and women.
men only.
7
What war had the largest amount of American Armed Forces?
WWII - 16 million
Gulf War - 2 million
Vietnam - 1 million
WWI - 10 million
8
Which site has a ceremony on
VD
every year to honor those who died during times of war?
Arlington National Cemetery, VA
Cellular Field, Chicago, IL
Wrigley Field, Chicago, IL
Madison Square Garden, NY
9
Unlike Memorial Day, Veterans Day pays tribute to all American veterans:
living or dead.
none of the above
still living only.
only those deceased.
10
Veterans Day first became a national holiday in:
1920
2000
1950
1938
11
Which of the following H-F teachers are military veterans?
Mr. Ross Howatt
Mr. Emmanuel Allie
Mr. Scott Aronson
All the above
12
What does this mean in
sign language
?
"BURP!!"
"No thanks!"
"Excuse my cold sore!"
"Thank you!"
13
What was the original name for Veterans Day?
Wounded Warrior Day
Soldiers Day
Infantry Tribute
Armistice Day
14
Memorial Day and Veterans are basically one in the same.
TRUE before World War 1
FALSE
TRUE
FALSE after World War 11
15
A soldier was buried in Arlington National Cemetery.
His identity was unknown
. This is called:
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
Here lies John Smith
Burial Place of a Soldier
Grave on a Hero
16
Who is this president who changed the name to
VD
to honor
all
who served in American wars?
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Donald Trump
Richard Nixon
Ronald Reagan
17
Which day of the week will Veterans Day be celebrated in 2018?
SATURDAY
FRIDAY
THURSDAY
SUNDAY
18
Why is it Veterans Day and not Veteran’s Day?
The day belongs to friends of fallen veterans.
The day belongs to veterans.
The day doesn't belong to veterans, but to honor veterans.
The day belongs to families of veterans.
19
VD
in on 11/11. Which of the following leaders' birthday shares the same date?
President/General Dwight "Ike" Eisenhower
General George "Old Blood & Guts" Patton
President Donald "The Donald" Trump
Barack "No Drama" Obama
20
Every year on 11/11, the president lays a __________ on this soldier's grave.
Rose
Bouquet of assorted flowers.
Wreath
Get well soon card
21
How many
total
US service men and women are there
presently
serving?
1,500,000
2,000,000
5,000,000
10,000,000
22
The individual buried at the
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
has never been identified.
TRUE
FALSE
23
How many military veterans presently live in IL?
5 million
1 million
100,000
730,000
24
Veterans Day
occurs on November ______ every year in the United States.
11th
1st
30th
12th
25
Which of the following countries also celebrate their own form of Veterans Day?
Australia
Great Britain
Canada
All the above
26
What is the name of this medal? It is
the
highest award given to a veteran.
Medal of Honor
Purple Heart
Services Rendered
Distinguished Service
