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1
For a short time in the 1970s, Veterans Day was actually observed in the month of ________.
December
February
October
September
2
What was the significance of Armistice Day?
It marked the end of World War II
It marked the end of World War I
It marked the anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg
It marked the end of the Cold War
3
Which side won the U.S. Civil War?
The Union (The North)
The Confederacy (The South)
4
What is the newest branch of the American Armed Forces?
Army
Marines
Navy
Air Force
5
Which branch of the armed forces was part of the Army until 1946?
Air Force
Navy
Coast Guard
Marines
6
More Americans were killed in ____________ than any other war.
The Korean War
The Civil War
The Vietnam War
World War II
7
Before the war in Afghanistan, what was considered the longest war in American history?
The War of 1812
The Vietnam War
World War I
The American Revolution
8
Which war did not formally end with a peace treaty?
World War I
World War II
The Spanish-American War
Korean War
9
Which ONE of the following is NOT a branch of the U.S. military?
The Seals
Army
Air Force
Coast Guard
10
Which is the largest branch of the U.S. Military?
Army
Air Force
Coast Guard
Navy
11
When is Veterans Day observed every year?
November 18
December 11
November 11
November 1
12
What is the oldest branch of the American Armed Forces?
Coast Guard
Navy
Air Force
Army
13
Many members of the Marines won't each which food because they believe it is bad luck?
apple sauce
marshmallows
apricots
pears
14
In what year was Armistice Day proclaimed an official holiday?
1919
1945
1938
1933
15
Members of which branch of the military are also known as "Leathernecks"?
Marines
Army
Coast Guard
Navy
16
Which state is currently home to the most U.S. military veterans?
Florida
Pennsylvania
New York
California
17
True or False. The Department of Defense is the nation's largest employer.
False
True
18
The tomb of the Unknown Soldier is located in __________.
Fort Knox
The Vietnam Memorial
Normandy, France
Arlington Cemetery
19
Which celebrity below IS NOT a veteran?
They are all veterans
Morgan Freeman
Elvis
Chuck Norris
20
November 11th is called "Remembrance Day" in all of the following countries EXCEPT:
Canada
Japan
Australia
England
21
All of the following wars have been officially declared by Congress EXCEPT:
The Vietnam War
The Spanish-American War
The War of 1812
World War II
22
Which ONE of the following IS NOT a war that involved the United States?
Mexican War
Canadian War
Indian Wars
Spanish-American War
23
Today, there exists ____________ female veterans.
62,000
130,000
500,000
1.6 million
24
Originally, businesses were to briefly close on Veterans Day at what time?
7pm
Noon
11am
4pm
25
Who are the only two U.S. Presidents buried at Arlington National Cemetery?
Kennedy and Taft
Coolidge and Monroe
Washington and Buchanan
Reagan and Nixon
26
What is the smallest branch of the U.S. Military?
Coast Guard
Air Force
Army
Marines
27
The original name of Veterans Day was _________ Day.
Memorial
Armed Services
Remembrance
Armistice
28
In what year was the first Armistice Day celebrated?
1776
1919
1929
1915
29
All of the following are part of the U.S. Marines logo EXCEPT:
an eagle
a gun
a globe
an anchor
30
The Marine Corps motto, Semper Fidelis, is Latin for what?
Courage
Honor and Bravery
Brothers in Arms
Always Faithful
