Memorial Day
Memorial Day is observed on this day each year
The last Monday in May
This patriotic day is the most popular for grilling
July 4th
After these insects visit your picnic, they lay down a scent and return to the nest for others to follow
Ants
This tomb has been perpetually guarded since July 2, 1937
Tomb of the Unknowns (or Unknown Soldier)
Its motto of Semper Fidelis or Always Faithful was adopted in 1883
Marine Corps
By the late 1860s, Americans started holding springtime tributes to countless fallen soldiers of this war
Civil War
This president from Texas hosted the first official diplomatic White House barbecue in 1967
Lyndon B. Johnson
These flying discs are tossed at picnics
Frisbee
This president's grave with its eternal flame is one of the most-often visited sites in the cemetery
President John F. Kennedy
This branch, known as the Air Corp, was part of the Army until 1946
Air Force
Memorial Day also has been called by this name
Decoration Day
This meat is grilled most often, but those at Wendy's have fake grill marks
Hamburger
This fruit is a picnic staple, but hopefully there's a stream nearby to keep it cold!
Watermelon
The national cemetery was established during the Civil War on the grounds of Arlington House, which had been the estate of this Confederate general
Robert E. Lee
This branch’s bell-bottom trousers, introduced in 1817, allow men to roll them up when washing decks and to remove them in a hurry when forced to abandon ship
Navy
Following World War I, some don this flower on Memorial Day, but it's more common for Remembrance Day, celebrated across Europe on November 11.
Red Poppy
Burnt ends are from this cut of beef
Brisket
The main dish typically is this type of meat whether it comes in a bucket or a basket
Fried Chicken
This first American to orbit Earth and a longtime U.S. Senator from Ohio was buried at the cemetery in April 2017
John Glenn
This branch is smaller than New York City's police department
Coast Guard
Each year on Memorial Day a national moment of remembrance takes place at this time
3:00 pm local time
Barbecue from this region consists of pork served pulled, shredded, or chopped, but sometimes sliced, sauce is served on the side
Carolinas
Wine is enjoyed from glass stems along with cheese and bread at picnics in this country
France
This president conducted the first national Memorial Day ceremony in Arlington National Cemetery on May 30, 1929
Herbert Hoover
These two presidents earned the rank of five-star general
George Washington and Dwight D. Eisenhower