Memorial Day History
When is Memorial Day celebrated?
Last Monday in May
What was Memorial Day originally known as
Decoration Day
The U.S. general and commander who later became the 18th president of the United States.
Ulysses S. Grant
If people live close enough, people will celebrate there.
The Beach
This classic American folk song was inspired by Guthrie's travels across the U.S., hitchhiking and hopping trains.
This Land is Your Land
About how many Americans visit Arlington National Cemetery each year?
4 Million People
The place where the first Declaration Day celebration was held.
The Arlington National Cemetary.
How many total Americans died in the Civil War?
About 620,000
A party where food is grilled
Barbeque
Play this classic rock number at your cookout to get everyone grooving. Kids and adults of all ages will start singing along to one of Bruce's biggest hits.
Born in the U.S.A.
The law that was passed in 1968 to celebrate Memorial Day on the last Monday in May.
The Uniform Monday Holiday Act?
How many participants decorated graves for the first Memorial Day at Arlington National Cemetery?
5,000
Who was president during the Civil War?
Abraham Lincoln
Food that are made at cook outs
Hot dogs, burgers, ribs
The whole family will love singing along to this iconic song.
God Bless America
Which of these major sporting events traditionally takes place every Memorial Day weekend?
Indianapolis 500
Decoration Day, the commemorative holiday that eventually was renamed Memorial Day, was officially established in what year?
1868
Which president signed the National Moment of Remembrance Act?
Bill Clinton
The flower you wear to remember fallen soldiers
Poppy
Special song for troops deployed or stationed far from home: Mail call is a huge morale booster for them
The Letter