History
Memorial Day is always on which Monday in May?
The last Monday
What is the most common food item that people grill?
Hamburgers
How is a flag flown on Memorial Day?
What is at half-mast?
Who created the first American Flag?
Who is Betsy Ross?
Decoration Day, the commemorative holiday that eventually was renamed Memorial Day, was officially established in what year?
1868
What is the name of the National Cemetery and where is it located?
Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington Virginia
What vegetable is Relish is made of?
cucumbers
The song played on the bugle at soldiers' funerals and on Memorial Day
What is Taps?
What song is played before the start of a baseball game?
What is the National Anthem?
Which of the memorials to the fallen was the first to be established on Washington’s National Mall?
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
What is the top Memorial Day weekend destination? New York, Orlando, Washington D.C. or Philadelphia
Orlando, FL
In what city would you be able to purchase a "Dodger Dog"?
What is Los Angeles, CA?
Which of the following is commonly used to decorate graves on Memorial Day?
Wreaths
How many times has the American Flag changed in history?
What is 27?
Which of these major sporting events traditionally takes place every Memorial Day weekend?
Indianapolis 500
When did Memorial Day became a national holiday?
1971
What is the best selling hot dog brand in America?
What is a Ball Park?
Who started the tradition of wearing red poppies on Memorial Day?
Moina Michael
What do the red stripes symbolize on the American Flag?
What is hardiness and valor?
The “Iwo Jima memorial” features a sculpture of a scene from the famous World War II battle, salutes what branch of the military services?
Marines
What name was Memorial Day formerly known as?
Decoration Day
Which American president made a note in his diary that he "went up to Alexandria to a barbecue"?
George Washington
What is the top Memorial Day weekend destination?
What is Orlando, FL?
On Memorial Day, U.S. flags are to be flown at half-staff until what time?
Noon
At what time does Congress ask Americans to pause for a moment of remembrance on Memorial Day?
3PM