Memorial Day History
About how many Americans visit Arlington National Cemetery each year?
40 million
When there was a shortage of natural poppies in 1924, which city was the first to manufacture artificial poppies?
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
The U.S. general and commander who later became the 18th president of the United States.
Who is Ulysses S. Grant?
If people live close enough, people will celebrate there.
The beach!
This classic American folk song was inspired by Guthrie's travels across the U.S., hitchhiking and hopping trains.
This Land is Your Land
The law that was passed in 1968 to celebrate Memorial Day on the last Monday in May.
What is the Uniform Monday Holiday Act?
The place where the first Declaration Day celebration was held.
What is the Arlington National Cemetary.
How many total Americans died in the Civil War?
About 620,000
A party where food is grilled
What is a barbeque?
Play this classic rock number at your cookout to get everyone grooving. Kids and adults of all ages will start singing along to one of Bruce's biggest hits.
Born in the U.S.A.
When is Memorial Day celebrated?
Last Monday in May
What did Decoration Day become?
Memorial Day
Who was president during the Civil War?
Abraham Lincoln
Food that are made at cook outs
hot dogs, burgers, ribs
The whole family will love singing along to this iconic song.
God Bless America
Which of these memorials to the fallen was the first to be established on Washington’s National Mall?
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
How many participants decorated graves for the first Memorial Day at Arlington National Cemetery?
5,000
Which president signed the National Moment of Remembrance Act?
Bill Clinton
Desserts made for Memorial Day
Pies, cupcakes, cookies
Soldiers are some of the hardest-working people—and they do it all for our country.
American Soldier
Which of these major sporting events traditionally takes place every Memorial Day weekend?
Indianapolis 500
Decoration Day, the commemorative holiday that eventually was renamed Memorial Day, was officially established in what year?
1868
Which historical monument was dedicated on Memorial Day in 1922?
The Lincoln Memorial
The flower you wear to remember fallen soldiers
What is a poppy?
special song for troops deployed or stationed far from home: Mail call is a huge morale booster for them
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