Veterans Day

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1. What is a Veteran? (Hint: noun/definition 2.)

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2. On what date is Veterans Day observed?

3. Why do we celebrate Veterans Day?

4. Who designated this day to be remembered in 1919?

5. What was the original name of Veterans Day?

6. What year was the name changed?

7. Which world war was ended on this date in 1918?

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8. The Armistice to end the first World War was signed on the ___________ hour of the ___________ day of the ___________ month in 1918.

9. Congress made this day a federal holiday in what year?

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10. Many people visit what famous location on Veterans Day?

11. A special ceremony is presented by a color guard representing all military service. What is this ceremony called?

12. What is placed on the tomb that symbolizes the nation's remembrance of all those who died fighting for their country?

13. A bugler plays this song during the ceremony.  ___________

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14. When was the first unknown American soldier buried in Arlington National Cemetery?

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15. What are 5 branches of the US Armed Forces?

17. Most United States veterans served in which war?