History
When is Memorial Day celebrated?
A) The last Friday in May
B) The last Sunday in May
C)The last Monday in May
D)The last Saturday in May
C)The last Monday in May
Which US general and commander later became the 18th president of the United States?
A) George Washington
B) Andrew Jackson
C) Ulysses S. Grant
D) Dwight D. Eisenhower
C) Ulysses S. Grant
What does the 3rd US Infantry Regiment place at each grave in Arlington National Cemetery every Memorial Day?
A) Roses
B) Red poppies
C) Small Flags
D) Wreaths
C) Small Flags
Which flower is associated with Memorial Day?
A) Rose
B) Daisy
C) Red Poppy
D) Tulip
C) Red Poppy
This movie, which stars Tom Cruise as a Navy pilot
What is Top Gun?
What was Memorial Day originally known as?
A) Patriot Day
B) Decoration Day
C) Remembrance Day
D) Veterans Day
B) Decoration Day
Who was president during the Civil War?
A) George Washington
B) Abraham Lincoln
C) Ulysses S. Grant
D) Thomas Jefferson
B) Abraham Lincoln
Which is a common tradition observed on Memorial Day?
A) Lighting fireworks at midnight
B) Flying the American flag at half-staff until noon
C) Exchanging gifts amongst family members
D) Planting trees in public parks
B) Flying the American flag at half-staff until noon
Which State was the first to recognize Memorial Day officially?
A) North Carolina
B) Maryland
C) California
D) New York
D) New York
This movie tells the story of the attack on a US naval base located in Hawaii
What is Pearl Harbor
Which organization first promoted a national holiday for decorating the graves of fallen soldiers?
A) American Legion
B) The gold star wives
C) Daughters of the American Revolution
D) Grand army of the republic
D) Grand army of the republic
How many total Americans died in the Civil War?
A) about 250,000
B) about 400,000
C) about 620,000
D) about 850,000
C) About 620,000
What is the traditional Memorial Day color scheme, and what do the colors represent?
A) Red, White, Blue- valor, purity, and justice
B) Green and Gold- growth and prosperity
C) Red, White, Blue- honor, peace, strength
D) Red and white- mourning and sacrifice
A) Red, White, Blue- valor, purity, and justice
What year was the National Moment of Remembrance (when all Americans pause for a moment of silence on Memorial Day) first observed?
A) 1982
B) 1995
C) 1976
D) 2000
D) 2000
A film where Matt Damon portrays a soldier during World War II
What is "Saving Private Ryan"
Memorial Day was commemorated initially to honor fallen soldiers of which conflict?
A) World War II
B) The American Civil War
C) The Vietnam War
D) World War I
B) The American Civil War
Which president signed the National Monument of Remembrance Act?
Bill Clinton
What is a popular tradition on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol?
A) Golf on the lawn
B) Picnic on the lawn
C) Navy Band performance
D) The National Memorial Day concert
D) The National Memorial Day concert
What time of day does the National Moment of Remembrance take place?
A) 1 PM
B) 3 PM
C) Noon
D) 6 PM
B) 3 PM
This film tells the story of a historic battle that took place on July 1, 1863 in Pennsylvania
What is Gettysburg
In what year did the US federal law decree that Memorial Day be observed on the last Monday in May?
A) 1972
B) 1971
C) 1970
D) 1973
B) 1971
Which woman is often credited with initiating the first Memorial Day service?
A) Clara Barton
B) Mary Ann Williams
C) Florence Nightingale
D) Marie Curie
B) Mary Ann Williams
Which of the following is common at ceremonies to honor fallen soldiers?
A) Playing Taps
B) Moment of Silence
C) Laying Wreaths on Graves
D) All of the above
D) All of the above
What does the American flag folded into a triangle represent?
A) Shape of a soldier's hat
B) 3 main military services
C) Nothing
D) The tri-cornered hat worn by Revolutionary War soldiers
D) The tri-cornered hat worn by Revolutionary War soldiers
This war film, directed by and starring Clint Eastwood, depicts the battle of Iwo Jima
What is "flags of Our Fathers" or " Letters from Iwo Jima"