History
What was Memorial Day originally called?
Decoration Day
Over 400,000
What two items are traditionally placed on graves of soldiers on Memorial Day?
Flags and flowers
What city was designated the official birthplace of Memorial Day?
Waterloo, NY
Who is our current vice president?
Kamala Harris
Memorial Day originally honored those who died during what war?
Civil War
How many Americans have died serving our country?
Over 1,000,000
When is a moment of silence observed on Memorial Day?
3:00 PM
Where is the Tomb of the Unknowns?
Arlington National Cemetary
The president and vice president belong to what branch of government?
Executive
When did the current date of celebration become the law?
1971
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What does the president place on the Tomb of the Unknowns on Memorial Day?
A wreath
The United States has been fighting in what country since 2001?
Afghanistan
The House of Representatives and Senate belong to what branch of government?
Legislative
What president's famous speech is often recited on Memorial Day?
Abraham Lincoln
How are flags flown on Memorial Day?
1/2 staff
When is Memorial Day celebrated?
The last Monday of May
A war in what country was protested by many United States civilians during the 1960's and 1970's?
Vietnam
The Supreme Court is part of what branch of government?
Judicial
What were gardens planted by civilians during World War II called?
Victory Gardens
When are flags raised to full staff on Memorial Day?
12:00 PM
Who is celebrated on Memorial Day?
Anyone who died during any war while serving in the United States armed forces
Where did the soldiers buried in the Tomb of the Unknowns die?
On foreign soil
Who was the first computer progammer? (Hint: Her father was devastatingly handsome.)
Ada Lovelace