History
How is a the American Flag flown on Memorial Day?
What is at Half Mast
What northern state was the first to observe Memorial Day?
HINT: Adirondacks, Lake Placid, Statue of Liberty
What is New York (state)
What was the bloodiest single-day battle in American history? a) Battle of Antietam b) Battle of Gettysburg c) Battle of Shiloh d) Battle of Okinawa
What is a) Battle of Antietam
It lasted 12 hours; combined tally of 22,717 dead, wounded or missing during the Civil War in Washington County, Maryland
Which southern state first celebrated the federal holiday of Memorial Day?
HINT: Capital is Jackson, Name of a river
What is Mississippi
What was the original name of Memorial Day?
What is Decoration Day
Originally called Decoration Day, from the early tradition of decorating graves with flowers, wreaths and flags. Memorial Day is a day for remembrance of those who have died in service to our country.
What do you need a license to use on holidays that go airborne?
What is Fireworks
You need a Pyrotechnics License for professional fireworks
What time do all Americans stop what they are doing and remember the servicemen who died.
What is at 3:00 PM
Chosen because it's the time many Americans are enjoying their freedoms on the national holiday. Unify acts of remembrance for Americans of all ages.
What day in the month of May is Memorial Day observed?
What is The Last Monday
What was the longest war in which U.S. soldiers fought?
What is Afghanistan; Began in 2001 and spanned three administrations: George W. Bush, Barack Obama, Donald Trump and currently a few months with Joe Biden. Hope to end it on 9/11/2021
What drink is most drank on Memorial Day?
What is Beer
What public event is usually held in every city for Memorial Day that involves walking and music?
What is Memorial Day Parades
Who is the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces?
What is The President of the United States
In 1966, Congress and President Lyndon Johnson declared what city the official "birthplace" of Memorial Day? Waterloo, NY; Columbus, GA; Boalsberg, PA; Carbondale, IL
What is Waterloo, NY
"proclaimed to be the first, formal, complete, well-planned, village-wide observance of a day entirely dedicated to honoring the war dead"
What method of cooking is most commonly used on Memorial Day?
What is Barbecuing
What flower is a symbol of Memorial Day?
What is Red Poppies
they honor and memorialize fallen soldiers from WWI and conflicts that followed. Also symbolize the blood shed during battle.
An idiom that states that the freedoms enjoyed by citizens are only possible through the voluntary risks taken and sacrifices made by the military
What is "Freedom is not Free"