Veteran's Day 2018

1. There are several branches of the US Armed Forces. Name three.

1._____________________________________ 2._____________________________________ 3._____________________________________

Source: https://www.defense.gov/Know-Your-Military/Our-Forces/

2. Which war was known as “The Great War”?

• World War I
• World War II
• The Korean War
• The Vietnam War
• None of the above

Source: https://www.va.gov/opa/vetsday/vetdayhistory.asp

3. On what day of the year is Veterans Day celebrated? ______________

Source: https://www.va.gov/opa/vetsday/vetdayhistory.asp

4. What was Veterans Day formerly known as? _________________________________________________

Source: https://www.va.gov/opa/vetsday/vetdayhistory.asp

5. Which president issued the first Veterans Day proclamation? _________________________________________________

Source: https://www.va.gov/opa/vetsday/vetdayhistory.asp

6. What is the “Tomb of the Unknown Soldier? _________________________________________________

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Source: https://www.britannica.com/topic/Tomb-of-the-Unknown-Soldier

7. Where is this tomb located? _________________________________________________

Source: https://www.britannica.com/topic/Tomb-of-the-Unknown-Soldier

8. What flower is a remembrance of war symbol? __________________

Source: https://www.history.com/news/world-war-i-poppy-remembrance-symbol-veterans-day

9. What famous cemetery in Virginia is home to many veteran's who have passed away? ___________________________________________________

Source: https://www.arlingtoncemetery.mil/Explore/Tomb-of-the-Unknown-Soldier

10. Do you personally know a veteran or actively serving soldier? If so, who?

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