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Veterans Day and the U.S. Military Honored and Remembered
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For what war was this song written?
WW 2
Mexican War
WW 1
Spanish-American War
2
How many soldiers are buried in the Tomb of the Unknowns?
11
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no one knows exactly how many
50
3
What is the setting for this movie?
Operation Desert Storm
WW 1
Vietnam War
WW 2
4
What branch of the U.S. military fights mostly on the land?
marines
navy
coast guard
army
5
What is the difference between Veterans' Day and Memorial Day?
Memorial Day does not honor veterans of the Korean Conflict.
The flag is not flown on Memorial Day.
Memorial Day is not honored in all states.
Veterans Day honors living and dead veterans.
6
What is the setting for the movie
Hacksaw Ridge
?
The Korean War
The Vietnam War
WW 1
WW 2
7
Who did the United States help defeat in WW 1?
Germany, Austria-Hungary, Turkey, and Bulgaria
England, France, and Germany
Hitler, Mussolini, and Tito
Japan, Italy, Chicken, and Australia
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American female soldiers cannot fight in combat.
FALSE
TRUE
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What war is this song about?
Civil War
Spanish-American War
American Revolution
War of 1812
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Who does Veterans Day honor?
All Americans
All workers
Americans who have served in the military
Americans over the age of 80
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What should you do this Veterans Day?
Say thank you to a veteran.
Shake the hand of a veteran.
Help a veteran who is in need.
Remember those who fought for our freedom.
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What do many cemeteries do on Veterans' Day?
Play Taps.
Close.
Place a small American Flag at the grave site of veterans.
Present an Honor Guard.
13
What branch of the U.S. military supports the army and the navy on land and on the seas.
the coast guard
the national guard
the marines
the seals
14
What is the setting for,
the Book Thief
?
WW 1
WW 2
Korean Conflict
Vietnam War
15
Which one of the following Presidents was NOT a military veteran?
Woodrow Wilson
Dwight Eisenhower
John Kennedy
George H. Bush
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Which branch of the military is this theme song?
Coast Guard
Air Force
Army
Navy
17
What branch of the military is the oldest?
army
air force
navy
coast guard
18
To which branch of the military does this theme song belong?
Air Force
National Guard
Navy
Coast Guard
19
How many veterans are living today in the United States?
three million
21 million
12 million
37 million
20
What comic actor traveled all over the world between 1941 and 1991 entertaining U.S. troops?
Bob Hope
Steve Martin
Johnny Carson
Robin Williams
21
How much do the lowest ranking Army soldiers earn in their first year of service?
$26,412.28
$18,802.80
$39.548.32
$54,624.72
22
For what war was this song written?
American Revolution
War of 1812
Mexican War
WW 1
23
What U.S. Senator from Arizona was a prisoner of war during the Vietnam War?
John McCain
Mark Kirk
Orin Hatch
Bill Nelson
24
Which state is home to more U.S. military veterans than any other state?
Florida
New York
California
Illinois
25
To what branch of the military does this theme song belong?
Air Force
Coast Guard
National Guard
Navy
26
Why is Veterans Day celebrated on November 11 every year?
It is the Day the Korean War ended.
It is the Day World War 2 ended.
It is the day the Civil War ended.
It is the Day World War 1 ended.
27
How many veterans were homeless in January, 2015?
3,475
75,316
846,016
49,933
28
What organization flies veterans for free to their national war memorial?
Honor Guard
Honor Medal
Honor America
Honor Flight
29
To which branch of the military does this theme song belong?
Navy
Army
Coast Guard
Marines
30
What does the President of the U.S. do on Veterans' Day?
Lays a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknowns.
Hosts a dinner to raise money for homeless vets.
Play 11 holes of golf.
Selects 11 vets to receive the Congressional Medal of Honor.
31
What war is this song about?
War on Terrorism
Afghan War
Vietnam War
Korean War
32
What was Veterans Day called before it was called Veterans Day?
Day of Remembrance
Memorial Day
Armistice Day
Labor Day
33
What band performed,
Civil War
?
Smashing Pumpkins
Nirvana
Guns N' Roses
Pearl Jam
34
Why do Americans join the military?
They want to learn new skills.
The gov't. pays for your health care when you get out.
The gov't. pays for your college education when you get out.
They want to serve their country.
35
To which branch of the military does this theme song belong?
Marines
Navy
National Guard
Air Force
36
What war was the TV series and movie MASH about?
WW 1
Korean War
WW 2
Vietnam War
37
What veteran, who lost both legs in the War in Afghanistan, was just elected a U.S. Senator?
Lisa Murkowski
Tammy Duckworth
Diane Feinstein
Patty Murray
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What is the setting for this song?
American Revolution
War of 1812
Civil War
WW 1
39
What is the highest rank one can reach in the U.S. military?
Four Star General
Six Star General
General
Five Star General
40
What war is this song about?
The Vietnam War
WW 2
The Afghan War
The Civil War
41
What is the setting for this song?
American Revolution
Civil War
War of 1812
Spanish-American War
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Which branch has the jobs of protecting our coast, enforcing ocean laws. and search and rescue?
Coast Guard
National Guard
Navy
Marines
