Memorial Day History
When is Memorial Day celebrated?
Last Monday in May
What was Memorial Day originally known as
Decoration Day
The U.S. general and commander who later became the 18th president of the United States.
Ulysses S. Grant
Types of food you might find at a Memorial Day Barbeque
Hot Dogs, Burgers, Watermelon, Potato Chips, etc.
This classic American folk song was inspired by Guthrie's travels across the U.S., hitchhiking and hopping trains.
This Land is Your Land
About how many people visit Arlington National Cemetery each year?
4 Million People
The place where the first Memorial Day, (at the time Decoration Day) celebration was held.
The Arlington National Cemetary.
How many total Americans died in the Civil War?
About 620,000
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Name the title of this song. "Whos broad stripes and bring stars through the perilous fight. O'er the ramparts we watch. Were so gallantly streaming."
The Star-Spangled Banner
The law that was passed in 1968 to celebrate Memorial Day on the last Monday in May.
The Uniform Monday Holiday Act?
How many participants decorated graves for the first Memorial Day at Arlington National Cemetery?
5,000
Who was president during the Civil War?
Abraham Lincoln
The flower you wear to remember fallen soldiers
Poppy
Name this song. "__ ___ ______, land that I love Stand beside her and guide her. Through the night with the light from above.
God Bless America
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 president signed the National Moment of Remembrance Act?
Bill Clinton
The name of the national Women's group initiative to celebrate Memorial Day.
Ladies' Memorial Association (LAS)
Name this song. "Let us be lovers, we'll marry our fortunes together. Ive got some real estate here in my bag. So we bought a pack of digarettes and Mrs. Wagner pies. And walked off to look for ____"
"America" By: Simon & Garfunkel