Memorial Day History
Who are the people we celebrate on Memorial Day?
Fallen soldiers
Who was the president during the Civil War?
Abraham Lincoln
What are the 3 colors on the American flag?
Red, White, and Blue
People gather for what on Memorial Day?
Barbecues/Cook out
What superhero would make the best President?
Captain America
What is the flower you wear to remember fallen soldiers?
A poppy
The U.S. general and commander who later became the 18th president of the United States?
How many branches of the military are there?
5
6 (for double the points)
What does the President or Vice President place on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldiers?
Wreath
Another holiday celebrated in May?
Mother's Day
Memorial Day initially only honored the fallen from which war?
The American Civil War
Who led the Confederate Army?
Robert E. Lee
Memorial Day is held in May for what reason?
So flowers will be in bloom to decorate soldier's graves
How many American soldiers died during the Civil War?
5,000 100,000 510,00 620,000
620,000
Alaska
Where is the birthplace of Memorial Day?
Waterloo, New York
Name the Civil War nurse who is the founder of the American Red Cross?
Clara Barton
What historical monument was dedicated on Memorial Day in 1922?
The Lincoln Memorial
The very first Memorial Day was in what year?
1866, 1901, 1910, 1960
1866
Foods that start with the letter M
Mac and Cheese
Which was the first state to make Memorial Day an official holiday?
Michigan
The U.S. senator that was best known as the president of the Confederate States of America during the Civil War?
Jefferson Davis
What major sporting event is held every Memorial Day?
Indianapolis 500
Which President declared the official birthplace of Memorial Day in 1966?
Lyndon B. Johnson
Name a famous President
Abraham Lincoln