How much do you know about Veterans Day?

One way to honor those who’ve served in the armed forces is to learn about Veterans Days and the people it commemorates. Here’s a quick quiz to see if you know your stuff.

1. What was Veterans Day referred to before the name was changed in 1954?
   1. Armistice Day
   2. Memorial Day
   3. Flag Day
   4. Remembrance Day
2. How many American veterans are alive in the United States today?
   1. 6 million
   2. 10 million
   3. 15 million
   4. 18 million
3. Where is the tomb of the unknown soldier located?
   1. Washington, D.C.
   2. Arlington, Virginia
   3. Emmitsburg, Maryland
   4. Emporia, Kansas
4. What flower is a symbol of Veterans Day?
   1. Lily
   2. Daffodil
   3. Cornflower
   4. Poppy
5. How many Americans served in WWI and WWII combined?
   1. 5 million
   2. 10 million
   3. 20 million
   4. 30 million
6. Which of the following is not a branch of the U.S. military?
   1. Marine Corps
   2. Air Force
   3. Coast Guard
   4. All are part of the military
7. When on November 11 are you supposed to observe two minutes of silence?
   1. 9 a.m.
   2. 10 a.m.
   3. 11 a.m.
   4. 12 a.m.

How to learn more:
Do you want to know more about American veterans and the extraordinary sacrifices they made? This Veterans Day, consider speaking with someone who served, visiting a war museum, or reading a book about American military history.

Answers:
1-A,  2-D,  3-B,  4-D,  5-C,  6-D,  7-C