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Veterans Day Trivia Quiz

Here is a fast five question quiz relating to THE US Veterans Day. Good luck and a salute to all veterans.

A multiple-choice quiz by steiny1. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
steiny1

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
57,310

Updated
Feb 04 23

# Qns
5

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
2 / 5

Plays
1017

Last 3 plays: Guest 68 (3/5), Guest 129 (0/5), peg-az (2/5).

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Question 1 of 5

1. What was Veterans Day first known as? Hint

Memorial Day

Flag Day

Hero's Day

Armistice Day

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Question 2 of 5

2. In what year did Eisenhower sign the bill proclaiming November 11th as Veterans Day? Hint

1953

1955

1956

1954

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Question 3 of 5

3. Veterans Day was changed to the fourth Monday in October by law in 1968. When was it changed back to fall on the actual date? Hint

1975

1977

1976

1978

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Question 4 of 5

4. In what year was the body of an unknown American from the Vietnam War buried in the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier? Hint

1984

1982

1980

1983

5. In the total of all wars including the American Revolution, War of 1812, Indian Wars, Mexican War, Civil War, Spanish American,WW1, WW2, Korea, Vietnam and the Gulf War, approximately how many Americans served? Hint

42 Million

35 Million

52 Million

48 Million

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What was Veterans Day first known as?

Answer: Armistice Day

It was officially established in 1926. The 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month.

2. In what year did Eisenhower sign the bill proclaiming November 11th as Veterans Day?

Answer: 1954

Public Law 380.

3. Veterans Day was changed to the fourth Monday in October by law in 1968. When was it changed back to fall on the actual date?

Answer: 1978

This was done with the signing of public law number 94-97.

4. In what year was the body of an unknown American from the Vietnam War buried in the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier?

Answer: 1984

In 1998, this veteran was identified through DNA tests and was disinterred and reburied by his family.

Answer: 42 Million

According to the Veterans Administration, the precise figure is a surprisingly precise 42,348,460.

Source: Author steiny1

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