Memorial Day Facts
Memorial Day II
The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
Flag Facts
Military Facts
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When is Memorial Day
The Last Monday in May
100
What is another name for Memorial Day
Decoration Day
100
What is the name of the soldiers buried in the tomb?
No one knows
100
What is another name for the American Flag
Old Glory
100
Name the branch of the military that mainly serves from the sea?
The Navy
200
Memorial Day is a
National holiday
200
How do cities and towns celebrate Memorial Day
With parades each year often incorporating military personnel
200
How many people are in the tomb?
4
200
Identify the flag code vioaltion
The flag should never have any mark
200
Name the branch of the military that mainly serves from the land
The U.S. Army
300
Memorial Day honors
People who died in a war
300
What is the birthplace of this holiday?
Waterloo, New York
300
What is the guard called that watches the tomb?
A Sentinel
300
Identify the flag code violation
The flag should never be stepped on
300
Name the branch of the military that mainly serves from the air
The U.S. Air Force
400
Memorial Day started after which war?
Civil War (1861-1865)
400
Taps is played on what instrument
A trumpet or a bugle
400
How many hour shifts does the guard work?
A 24 hour shift
400
Identify the flag code violation
When the flag is lowered, no part of it should touch the ground or any other object
400
Name the branch of the military that mainly serves from water bordering the U.S.
The Coast Guard
500
What two car races take place on Memorial Day
the NASCAR Coca Cola 600 race in Charlotte, North Carolina and the Indy 500 in Indianapolis, Indiana
500
Name two other ways people honor soldiers on Memorial Day
3pm moment of silence, poppies, decorate military gravestones with flower or flags, play taps
500
Where is the Tomb of the Unknown Solider located?
Arlington, Virginia
500
Identify the flag code violation
The flag should not be used as "wearing apparel"
500
How many presidents served in the military?
30 out of 43
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