History
When is Memorial Day observed?
The last Monday in May
Where do you put the flag when honoring the dead?
at Half Mast or half way up the flagpole
Who is the Founder of Memorial Day?
John A. Logan
What is the name of the famous burial place for fallen soldiers?
Arlington National Cemetery
"Stuck a feather in his hat and called it macaroni"
Yankee Doodle
What branch of the military tells you to "be all you can be"?
ARMY
Who does Memorial Day honor?
Fallen US soldiers in all US wars
How many stripes are on the flag and what do they stand for?
13 for the original colonies
What is considered the birthplace of Memorial Day?
Waterloo, NY
What is the name of the poem by John Mcrae that commemorates Memorial Day?
In Flanders Fields
"for purple mountains, majesties, above the fruited plains."
America the Beautiful
What branch of the military has the performing group known has the Blue Angels?
Air Force
What was the original name for Memorial Day?
Decoration Day
What are the 2 nicknames of the American Flag?
The Stars and Stripes and Old Glory
What is believed to be the reason that the date was chosen for Memorial Day?
Flowers would be in bloom
What is the flower that veterans give out for Memorial Day?
Poppies
"and the rockets red glare, the bombs bursting in air"
The Star Spangled Banner
What branch has the theme song Anchors Away?
the NAVY
In 2000 congress passed a law to have a moment of silence at what time on Memorial Day?
3:00 pm
Who designed the original flag?
Betsy Ross
What is significant about John Quincey Mare?
He was the first soldier killed in action in the Civil War
How many Federal Holidays are there?
11:
Memorial Day
Juneteenth
4th of July
Christmas Day
Thanksgiving Day
New Years Day
Columbus Day
President's Day
Veteran's Day
Labor Day
Martin Luther King Day
"and I am proud to be an American, where at least I know I'm free.."
God Bless the USA
Since it began, how many 5 Star Generals have been in the Army?
5
What year did Memorial Day become an official Federal holiday?
1971
What do you do with a flag in order to dispose of it?
Burn it.
What president made Memorial Day a Federal holiday?
Lyndon B. Johnson
What is the name of the famous grave at Arlington National Cemetery?
The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
What song is played on the bugle at the funeral of someone who serves in the military?
TAPS
What is it called when people are forced to serve in the military?
A Draft
What were the two sides of the Civil War?
The North and the South
How many stars are on the American flag?
50
What year was is first observed?
1861
Name five common Memorial Day BBQ foods:
Great job!
Where is the famous Memorial Day concert held?
Washington D.C.
During what war did Memorial Day begin?
Civil War