History
What year was Memorial Day first celebrated?
a) 1868
Who composed the "Star-Spangled Banner"?
Francis Scott Key
When is Memorial Day celebrated?
The last Monday in May.
What year did celebrating Memorial Day on the last Monday in May become a law?
1971
What poem is "America the Beautiful" based off?
Pikes Peak
What flowers are worn in honor of fallen soldiers?
Poppies
What city is considered the birthplace of Memorial Day?
Waterloo, New York
The U.S. Coast Guard theme song "Semper Paratus" means...
Always ready
How do people typically celebrate Memorial Day?
Having cookouts or going to parades.
Decoration Day
What is the song of the U.S. Marine Corps?
Marine's Hymn
What do people out outside their homes for Memorial Day?
American Flags
Memorial Day was originally established to honor the fallen soldiers of which war?
The Civil War
What is the song of the U.S. Air Force?
"Wild Blue Yonder"
People may visit ____ on Memorial Day to honor those who served in the U.S. Military.
Cemeteries and memorials