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The year the first Memorial Day took place.
What is 1868 - the end of the Civil War.
This is the place people often visit on Memorial Day.
What are cemeteries?
This is what was Memorial Day originally called.
What is Decoration Day?
What is the most popular food on Memorial Day?
For many people, Memorial Day evokes memories of backyard barbecues and classic American foods — hot dogs, classic potato salad.
From 1868 to 1970, Memorial Day was celebrated every year on this day.
What is May 30?
The kind of tributes left in remembrance.
What is “decorating” the graves with flowers?
When the country’s first national cemeteries were established.
When was the end of the Civil War?
What percentage of Americans barbecue on Memorial Day?
While nearly 44 million Americans are predicted to travel for the holiday, 52% plan to barbecue this weekend
When Memorial Day was officially recognized as a federal holiday.
What is 1971?
The American Flag is flown at half-staff during these hours.
What is sunrise until noon?
The American side that surrendered in 1865.
What were the Confederates?
Why do people BBQ on Memorial Day?
It's the unofficial start of summer, it's a long weekend with good weather, and it's a way to celebrate the freedoms those who fought and died for us.
the official date when "Memorial Day" became official.
When was 1967?
The War which claimed more lives than any other conflict in U.S. history.
What is the Civil War?
According to some records, one of the first commemorations took place in this southern town.
What is Charleston, South Carolina.
How many hot dogs are eaten on memorial day?
On Memorial Day, hot dogs are consumed at an average rate of over 800 per second, according to Integris. This means that nearly 72 million hot dogs are eaten on Memorial Day alone