Memorial Day History
When is Memorial Day celebrated?
Last Monday in May
Memorial Day originally known as
Decoration Day
A Party where food is grilled
Barbecue
Many people confuse Memorial Day with this holiday in November
Veterans Day
Which branch of the U.S. military is responsible for placing flags on over 260,000 graves at Arlington each year?
U.S. Army
Memorial Day began after which war
Civil War
The flower that is traditionally worn on Memorial Day to honor fallen soldiers
Red Poppy
This popular food item is often grilled during Memorial Day cookouts
Hamburgers
This U.S. President gave a well-known Memorial Day speech at Arlington in 1982.
Ronald Reagan
Memorial Day was officially declared a federal holiday in what year
1971
An item commonly placed on the graves of soldiers on Memorial Day
American Flag
Some people mistakenly believe Memorial Day is unofficial start of this season
Summer
The flags placed on graves at national cemeteries are each inspected and aligned using this part of the tombstone
Bottom Center or Base of Headstone
Which state was the first to recognize Memorial Day officially?
New York
U.S. State is known for having the longest-running Memorial Day parade
Pennsylvania
Major U.S. retailer is known for holding big Memorial Day Sales on mattresses and appliances
Macy's
This Southern town was one of the first to organize a Memorial Day event to honor Union soldiers.
Charleston, South Carolina
U.S. sporting events is traditionally held on Memorial Day weekend
Indianapolis 500
A time on Memorial Day where a national moment of remembrance is observed
3:00 PM Local Time
Memorial Day weekend is a top time to travel making it one of the busiest times for this mode of transportation.
Flying or Air Travel