History of Veteran's Day

Edit Answers
123456789101112
Across
  1. 1. War known as "The Great War."
  2. 3. Holiday celebrated to honor those who have died in service to their country.
  3. 5. World War I ended with the signing of this.
  4. 8. The year that a Congressional Act made November 11th a federal holiday.
  5. 9. An agreement made by opposing sides in a war to stop fighting for a certain time.
  6. 11. "Active duty" is when someone is in the military ____.
  7. 12. Any person who served honorably in the armed forces of the United States
Down
  1. 1. Armistice Day was dedicated to celebrating this.
  2. 2. The President who declared November 11th as the first Armistice Day.
  3. 4. In 1926, this is the number of states that had declared November 11th a legal holiday.
  4. 6. When "Armistice" was changed to "Veterans."
  5. 7. Holiday celebrated to honor all American veterans who are living or dead.
  6. 10. Europeans observe a moment of this at 11:00 on November 11th.