🎖️ Military History
This war ended in 1945 after battles in Europe and the Pacific.
WWII
Memorial Day is observed on the last Monday of this month.
May
This first president commanded the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War.
George Washington
Memorial Day weekend is often considered the unofficial start of this season.
Summer
Soldiers receiving the Medal of Honor are recognized for showing this type of bravery beyond duty.
extraordinary courage
The attack on Pearl Harbor occurred in this U.S. state.
Hawaii
The National Moment of Remembrance is observed nationally at this hour in the afternoon.
3 p.m.
This Founding Father is famous for flying a kite during a thunderstorm experiment.
Benjamin Franklin
Red, white, and blue are the colors most associated with this country.
United States
This branch of the military includes soldiers, tanks, and infantry troops.
Army
This five-sided headquarters building houses the U.S. Department of Defense.
the Pentagon
Many cemeteries place small versions of this patriotic item on veterans’ graves.
American Flag
This civil rights activist refused to give up her seat on a Montgomery bus.
Rosa Parks
This patriotic song begins with the words “O say can you see…”
“The Star-Spangled Banner”
The Medal of Honor is traditionally presented by this U.S. leader.
President of the United States
The highest military honor awarded by the United States is this medal.
Medal of Honor
This grilled sausage is named after a German city.
frankfurter
This WWII general later became the 34th U.S. president.
Dwight D. Eisenhower
This patriotic song includes the lyric “from sea to shining sea.”
“America the Beautiful”
During Memorial Day ceremonies, a wreath is often placed at this famous tomb honoring unidentified fallen soldiers.
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
Operation Overlord is better known by this two-word WWII name.
D-Day
Indianapolis hosts this famous 500-mile auto race during Memorial Day weekend.
Indianapolis 500
This naval officer famously said, “I have not yet begun to fight!” during the Revolutionary War.
John Paul Jones
Congress officially declared Memorial Day a national holiday in this decade.
1970's
What is the firing of 21 rounds called that is the highest military honor and is used to signify the deepest respect and mourning? It is rendered for national flags, heads of state, members of royal families, and US presidents (including former presidents), as well as during the funeral services of these esteemed individuals.
“21-gun salute”