Question 128: What is Veterans Day?

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• A holiday to honor people in the (U.S.) military
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• A holiday to honor people who have served (in the U.S. military)
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November 11 honors everyone who has served in the military. Memorial Day, in May, is for those who died.

Careful: these are NOT the answer

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• A holiday to honor soldiers who died in service
• A holiday to celebrate the country's birthday
• A holiday to honor the first president

Video lesson on this topic: Symbols and Holidays

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