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November 9, 2022 Rediscovering America: A Quiz for Veterans Day By Jeffrey Sikkenga, In- cant crypt on the grounds 4. Why is Veterans Day always ob- 8. In proposing legislation to cre- sideSources.com has honored missing service members from the Vietnam served on November 11, rather ate the Tomb of the Unknown Sol- November 11 is Veterans War. than on a Monday, like other na- dier in 1921, which congressman Day as well as the 100th an- niversary of the Tomb of the The quiz below, from the tional holidays? said, “It is hoped that the grave Ashbrook Center at Ashland Unknown Soldier, the sol- of this unidentified warrior will University, Ashland, Ohio, A. The World War I cease- C. The last World War I sol- emn landmark at Arlington provides an opportunity for fire was signed on the 11th dier returned home on that become a shrine of patriotism for National Cemetery honoring day of the 11th month date military personnel killed in you to test your knowledge of B. The Allies won the First D. The Battle of the Somme all the ages to come, which will be action who have never been Veterans Day and the Tomb Battle of Ypres on November ended on November 11 after a source of inspiration, reverence identified. Since 1999, a va- of the Unknown Soldier. 11 141 days and love of country for future gen- 1. What was Veterans Day erations”? 5. According to the Department of A. William A, Ashbrook of York originally called? Veterans Affairs, there are approxi- Ohio D. Frederick Gillett of Mas- A. Armed Forces Day C. Soldiers Day B, Champ Clarkof Missouri sachusetts B. Remembrance Day D. Armistice Day mately how many veterans living in C. Hamilton Fish III of New the United States today? 9. In addition to the Tomb of the 2. In what year was the name A.7 million C.19 million Unknown Soldier, Arlington Na- B. 12 million D. 46 million changed to Veterans Day? tional Cemetery also houses a A.1938 C.1954 Tomb of the Civil War Unknowns. B.1945 D.1962 6. Which U.S. state is credited with Of the 2,111 unidentified soldiers being the home to the most Medal 3. Starting in 1971, after the Uni- buried there, 1,800 were recovered of Honor winners? form Holiday Bill was passed mov- from which battlefield? A. New York C. Ohio A. Antietam C. Gettysburg ing federal holiday observances B, Pennsylvania D. Texas B. Vicksburg D. Manassas (Bull Run) to Mondays, Veterans Day was ob- served on different dates. What 10. Which former general said, president signed the legislation 7. Which U.S. president officiated “The highest obligation and privi- returning the annual observance to at the ceremony dedicating the lege of citizenship is that of bear- its original date? Tomb of the Unknown Soldier? ing arms for one’s country”? A. Richard M. Nixon C. Jimmy Carter A. Woodrow Wilson C. Calvin Coolidge A. George Patton C. George Marshall B. Gerald R. Ford D, Ronald Reagan B. Warren Harding D. Herbert Hoover B. John Pershing D. Douglas MacArthur How did you do? Answers are below. ee yeierans Day + ™ wt November 11 wa Yow Auto Supply AUTO PARTS 221 S Jefferson St, 580-225-2166 WWI /W/ My fl “TROOPS. VETERANS } /] “Western Oklahoma Insurance “Tt’s always something” Homeowners « Vehicles « Farm and Ranch « Life and Health 580-225-1121 119 N. Jefferson Ave, Elk City, Ok. www fredsteakhouseok.com THANKS VETERANS! oe _ Wewant to thank all our service members past andpresent for their service. Come in for lunch or dinner with us! F<_ZAZZZ~> es| 2103 S. Main Street, Zybach and Fairchild, CPA’s ae Gul} EIk City, ox. 2302 W. 3rd Street Elk City * 580.225.1883 V-OT ‘G-6 ‘0-8 ‘d-L ‘V-9 ‘D-S ‘W-h ‘A-€ ‘D-Z ‘G-T ‘SUBMSNV