History
Memorial Day is always on which Monday in May?
The last Monday
What is the most common food item that people grill?
Hamburgers
How is a flag flown on Memorial Day
half-mast
Who created the first American Flag?
Betsy Ross
Who are Soldiers on land known as?
Army
What is the name of the National Cemetery and where is it located?
Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington Virginia
What vegetable is Relish is made of?
cucumbers
What is the song played on the bugle at soldiers' funerals and on Memorial Day?
Taps
What song is played before the start of a baseball game?
National Anthem
Soldiers on the water are what branches of the military?
Navy, Coast Guard, and Marines
Why do we celebrate Memorial Day?
To honor veterans
In what City was the first hot dog stand opened?
Coney Island, New York
Many American treat Memorial Day as the beginning of which of the four season?
Summer
What year was the first American Flag created?
1776
Soldiers who fly are in what branch of the service?
Air Force
When did Memorial Day became a national holiday?
1971
What is the best selling hot dog brand in America?
Ball Park
Approximately what percentage of Americans barbecue on Memorial Day weekend?
90%
What do the red, white and blue colors symbolize on the American Flag?
White is purity, red is hardiness and valour and blue is vigilance, perserverance and justice
Who is the commander-in-chief?
The American President
What name was Memorial Day formerly known as?
Decoration Day
About how many hot dogs does each person eat in a year?
60
What is the top Memorial Day weekend destination?
Orlando, FL
What is done with worn or outdated flags?
They are destroyed by burning
What is the highest ranking for an officer in the Army?
General