Memorial Day History
What holiday honors U.S. military members who died while serving?
Memorial Day
What flag has 50 stars and 13 stripes?
The American flag
What flowers are often placed on graves for Memorial Day?
Poppies or flowers
Memorial Day is often considered the unofficial start of what season?
Summer
How many stripes are on the American flag?
13
Memorial Day is observed in what month?
May
What bird is the national symbol of the United States?
Bald eagle
What public events are commonly held on Memorial Day?
Parades
What outdoor cooking activity is popular on Memorial Day weekend?
Barbecuing/grilling
What branch of the military uses ships at sea?
What branch of the military uses ships at sea?
What war helped inspire the creation of Memorial Day?
The Civil War
What colors are on the U.S. flag?
Red, white, and blue
At what time is the National Moment of Remembrance observed on Memorial Day?
3:00 PM
What red fruit is popular at picnics and has seeds?
Watermelon
What monument in Washington D.C. honors Abraham Lincoln?
Lincoln Memorial
What was Memorial Day originally called?
Decoration Day
What song begins with “Oh, say can you see”?
The Star-Spangled Banner
What instrument often leads patriotic marches in parades?
Drum
What outdoor sport is commonly played in parks with bats and gloves?
Baseball
What holiday in November honors all military veterans, living or deceased?
Veterans Day
Memorial Day became an official federal holiday in what decade: 1950s, 1960s, or 1970s?
1970s
What famous cracked bell is located in Philadelphia?
Liberty Bell
What military song honors fallen soldiers with trumpet music?
Taps
What frozen treat melts quickly on a hot day?
Ice cream/popsicle
What famous lady in New York Harbor holds a torch?
Statue of Liberty