Memorial Day History
Civil War Figures
Fun Facts
Food
Things to Remember
100
The day when Memorial Day is celebrated
What is the last Monday in May?
100
The founder of the American Red Cross and Civil War Nurse.
Who is Clara Barton?
100
A walk celebrating a special day or event that often includes marching bands.
What is a parade?
100
What is the most eaten dessert food on Memorial Day?
What is cake?
100
Memorial Day initially only honored the fallen soldiers from which war?
What is the American Civil War.
200
Memorial Day became an official Federal holiday.
What is 1971?
200
The U.S. General and Commander who later became the 18th President of the United States.
Who is Ulysses S. Grant?
200
Picnics, Parades, going to the beach.
What are Memorial Day Activities?
200
A party where food is grilled.
What is a Cookout/BBQ?
200
At what time does Congress ask Americans to pause for a moment of remembrance on Memorial Day?
What is 3:00pm local time?
300
How is the American Flag flown on Memorial Day?
What is at Half Staff/ Mast?
300
Who led the Confederate Army?
Who is Robert E. Lee?
300
These places are closed on Memorial Day.
What are schools, public libraries, federal offices and institutions?
300
What is the most eaten dinner food on Memorial Day?
What is Hamburgers?
300
Deadliest war in the U.S. History.
What is the Civil War.
400
What was Memorial Day originally called?
What is Decoration Day?
400
The U.S. Senator that was best known as the President of the Confederate States of America during the Civil War.
Who is Jefferson Davis?
400
What flower is a symbol of Memorial Day?
What is Poppies? 
400
Small American Flags are placed at the head of each gravestone on Memorial Day in this cemetery.
What is Arlington National Cemetery?
400
The longest war in U.S. History.
What is the Afghanistan War?
500
The holiday when family members of fallen soldiers decorate their graves.
Memorial Day
500
Who was President during the Civil War?
Who is Abraham Lincoln?
500
This President signed the National Moment of Remembrance Act.
Who is Bill Clinton?
500
This hot food favorite can be served with many condiments. Some of these condiments include ketchup and mustard as well as chili beans and cheese.
What is hotdogs?
500
The Five Branches of Military.
What is the Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard?
