On what date is Veterans Day observed in the US?
AnswerNovember 11
Veterans Day falls on November 11, the anniversary of the WWI armistice.
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The basics
Which flower is a widely worn symbol of remembrance for fallen soldiers?
AnswerPoppy
Red poppies grew on WWI battlefields and became a remembrance symbol.
Going deeper
The WWI armistice took effect at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of which year?
Answer1918
Fighting stopped on November 11, 1918.
What does the abbreviation VA stand for in the US federal government?
AnswerVeterans Affairs
The Department of Veterans Affairs serves US veterans.
Where is the US Tomb of the Unknown Soldier?
AnswerArlington National Cemetery
The Tomb stands at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia.
Expert level
In what year was the US Tomb of the Unknown Soldier dedicated?
Answer1921
An unknown WWI soldier was interred there on November 11, 1921.
In what year did the Veterans Administration become a cabinet-level Department of Veterans Affairs?
Answer1989
The VA was elevated to a cabinet department in 1989.
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