Music
John Philip Sousa's compositions like "The Stars and Stripes Forever" are classic choices for this patriotic event held in many towns and cities across the USA on memorial Day
What are parades
This slow-cooked meat often prepared with a smoky flavor is a labor of love for Memorial Day feasts
What is barbecue
This race traditionally takes place on the Sunday of Memorial Day weekend
What is the Indy 500
The people celebrated on Memorial Day
What are fallen soldiers
What was the first state to make Memorial Day an official holiday
What is Michigan
This Bruce Springsteen song is often associated with patriotic holidays, even though its lyrics have deeper meaning
What is "Born in the USA"
This grilled item, often served on a bun with various toppings is a crowd pleaser at gatherings
What are hamburgers/cheeseburgers
This phrase kicks off the start of the Indy 500
What is 'Gentlemen, start your engines'
This president signed the National Holiday Act of 1971, ensuring Memorial Day would be observed on the last Monday of May
Who is Richard Nixon
Memorial Day is held in May for what reason
So, flowers will be in bloom to decorate soldiers' graves
Lee Greenwood's signature song, often played at ceremonies expresses pride in America
What is "God Bless the USA"
this side dish, often served cold, creamy, and made from spuds, is a popular pair with grilled meats
What is potato salad
This drink is traditionally used as the celebratory drink, which is drunk by the winner of the Indy 500
What is milk?
Where do the largest parades take place in the US?
(100 points per correct city)
What are Chicago, New York, and Washington DC
In a 2004 Memorial Day address, which US president said, " With each loss in war, the world changed forever for the family and friends left behind?"
Who is George W. Bush
This Jimi Hendrix song, performed at Woodstock, is an iconic, albeit controversial, rendition of a patriotic tune
What is " The Star-Spangled Banner"
This is the quintessential summer BBQ item that can come as long as a foot long is a Memorial Day staple
What are hot dogs
This act, suspended during wartime, traditionally occurs every memorial day
What is suspending mail
Which president declared the official birthplace of Memorial Day in 1966?
Who is Lyndon B. Johnson
What historical monument was dedicated on Memorial Day in 1922?
What is the Lincoln Memorial
This Kate Smith song, with its powerful vocals, has become an unofficial anthem for patriotic celebrations
What is "God Bless America"
This refreshing side that you can cut or scoop into balls is perfect for a Memorial Day cookout. Some people way use salt when eating
What is watermelon
What city was Memorial Day first celebrated?
A) Washington, DC
B) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
C) Waterloo, New York
D) Boston, Massachusetts
C) Waterloo, New York
The other wars celebrated during Memorial Day
(100 points given for each war named)
What is WWI, WWII, Vietnam War, Iraq and Afghanistan war, and the civil war
The founder of the American Red Cross and Civil War nurse
Who is Clara Burton