Veterans Day

Honor for people who served to protect the country’s freedom

Veterans Day: A day for the recognition of and respect

for Americans who serve or have served in the military.

When is Veterans Day?

Always recognized on November 11.

For living Veterans

Veterans Day is the day set aside to thank and honor ALL those who served honorably in the military - in wartime or peacetime.  In fact, Veterans Day is largely intended to thank LIVING veterans for their service, to acknowledge that their contributions to our national security are appreciated, and to highlight the fact that all those who served - not only those who died - have sacrificed and done their duty.

World War I and II

Korean, Vietnam, and Gulf Wars

War on Terror

Our Pledge to show respect to the flag

“I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.”

Quick Review:

Veterans Day is: A. A day for the recognition of and respect for

Americans who have died serving for our country.

B. A day for the recognition of and respect for Americans who have lived in Virginia.

C. A day for the recognition of and respect for Americans who serve or have served in the military.

D. A day for the recognition of and respect for Americans who want to join the military.

Answer:

Veterans Day is: A. A day for the recognition of and respect for Americans who have died serving for our country.

B. A day for the recognition of and respect for Americans who have lived in Virginia.

C. A day for the recognition of and respect for Americans who serve or have served in the military.

D. A day for the recognition of and respect for Americans who want to join the military.

Why do people say the Pledge of Allegiance?

F To show respect to the flag G To tell about the history of the flag H To explain the meaning of the flag J To remember the colors of the flag

Review from last week…

Who was the African-American minister who worked for equal rights for all people?

F Jackie Robinson G George Washington Carver H Thurgood Marshall J Martin Luther King, Jr.

Honor American Veterans

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