Memorial facts
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Memorial Facts
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It was originally called Decoration Day

True It was originally called Decoration Day

100

Decoration Day only recognized fallen soldiers of the Civil War until World War I

True Decoration Day only recognized fallen soldiers of the Civil War until World War I

100

Who invented Memorial Day?

General John A. Logan invented Memorial Day

100

A man who was outside in the rain without an umbrella or hat didn’t get a single hair on his head wet. Why?

He was bald

100

What can’t talk but will reply when spoken to?

An echo

200

It was always celebrated the last Monday of May.

True It was always celebrated the last Monday of May.

200

Memorial Day was a official holiday until 1968

False Memorial Day was not an official holiday until 1968

200

What year was Memorial Day was invented

In May 1868 Memorial Day was invented
200

What gets wet while drying?

A towel

200

The more of this there is, the less you see. What is it?

Darkness

300

It's illegally required to observe a National Moment of Remembrance

False It's legally required to observe a National Moment of Remembrance


300

Memorial Day is not one of the few days flags are ordered to fly at half-staff then full-staff.

False Memorial Day is one of the few days flags are ordered to fly at half-staff then full-staff.

300

How did Memorial Day really start?

General John A. Logan issued a proclamation calling for "Decoration Day" to be observed annually and nationwide.

300

I shave every day, but my beard stays the same. What am I?

 A barber

300

David’s parents have three sons: Snap, Crackle, and what’s the name of the third son?

David

400

Several states don't observe Confederate Memorial Day

False Several states observe Confederate Memorial Day

400

May 30 Was Chosen as the Observation Day Because Flowers Are in Bloom

True May 30 Was Chosen as the Observation Day Because Flowers Are in Bloom

400

What is the official flower of Memorial Day?

Poppies is the official flower of Memorial Day?

400

You see a boat filled with people, yet there isn’t a single person on board. How is that possible?

All the people on the boat are married.

400

What has many keys but can’t open a single lock?

A piano

500

Waterloo, New York is considered the birthplace of Memorial Day.

True Several states don't observe Confederate Memorial Day

500

Memorial Day Was Declared a National Holiday in 1971

True Memorial Day Was Declared a National Holiday in 1971

500

What is the official date decided that the flower of Memorial Day aka poppies was the official flower of Memorial Day?

On September 27, 1920

500

 I have branches, but no fruit, trunk or leaves. What am I?

A bank

500

 I’m light as a feather, yet the strongest person can’t hold me for five minutes. What am I?

Your breath

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