Memorial facts
It was originally called Decoration Day
It was originally called Declaration Day
Decoration Day only recognized fallen soldiers of the Civil War until World War I
True Decoration Day only recognized fallen soldiers of the Civil War until World War I
Who invented Memorial Day?
General John A. Logan invented Memorial Day
A man who was outside in the rain without an umbrella or hat didn’t get a single hair on his head wet. Why?
He was bald
What can’t talk but will reply when spoken to?
An echo
Was Memorial Day always celebrated on the last Monday of May?
True It was always celebrated the last Monday of May.
Memorial Day was an official holiday until 1968
False Memorial Day was not an official holiday until 1968
What year was Memorial Day was invented
What gets wet while drying?
A towel
The more of this there is, the less you see. What is it?
Darkness
It's illegally required to observe a National Moment of Remembrance
False It's legally required to observe a National Moment of Remembrance
Memorial Day is not one of the few days flags are ordered to fly at half-staff then full-staff.
False Memorial Day is one of the few days flags are ordered to fly at half-staff then full-staff.
How did Memorial Day really start?
General John A. Logan issued a proclamation calling for "Decoration Day" to be observed annually and nationwide.
I shave every day, but my beard stays the same. What am I?
A barber
David’s parents have three sons: Snap, Crackle, and what’s the name of the third son?
David
Several states don't observe Confederate Memorial Day
False Several states observe Confederate Memorial Day
May 30 Was Chosen as the Observation Day Because Flowers Are in Bloom
True May 30 Was Chosen as the Observation Day Because Flowers Are in Bloom
What is the official flower of Memorial Day?
Poppies is the official flower of Memorial Day?
You see a boat filled with people, yet there isn’t a single person on board. How is that possible?
All the people on the boat are married.
What has many keys but can’t open a single lock?
A piano
Waterloo, New York is considered the birthplace of Memorial Day.
True Several states don't observe Confederate Memorial Day
Memorial Day Was Declared a National Holiday in 1971
True Memorial Day Was Declared a National Holiday in 1971
What is the official date decided that the flower of Memorial Day aka poppies was the official flower of Memorial Day?
On September 27, 1920
I have branches, but no fruit, trunk or leaves. What am I?
A bank
I’m light as a feather, yet the strongest person can’t hold me for five minutes. What am I?
Your breath