American Pop Culture
This animated TV show is the longest-running American sitcom.
What is "The Simpsons"?
This is a common activity on Memorial Day, involving a gathering with food.
What is a barbecue?
This 1998 film directed by Steven Spielberg portrays the D-Day invasion during World War II.
What is "Saving Private Ryan"?
Memorial Day is often considered the unofficial start of this season.
What is summer?
She is known for her hit song "Jolene" and her work in country music and philanthropy.
Who is Dolly Parton?
This singer, known as the "King of Pop," released the hit album "Thriller" in 1982.
Who is Michael Jackson?
This flower is often worn on Memorial Day to honor fallen soldiers.
What is a poppy?
This 1970 film, starring George C. Scott, depicts the life of a famous World War II general.
What is "Patton"?
Many people celebrate Memorial Day with this type of outing.
What is a picnic?
This classic American song by Woody Guthrie begins with the lyrics "This land is your land, this land is my land."
What is "This Land Is Your Land"?
This superhero film franchise, featuring superheroes like Iron Man and Captain America, is part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
What is The Avengers?
Many people visit these places on Memorial Day to honor deceased military personnel.
What are cemeteries?
This 2001 HBO miniseries, produced by Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg, follows the soldiers of Easy Company during World War II.
What is "Band of Brothers"?
This popular auto race, held on Memorial Day weekend, is known as "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing."
What is the Indianapolis 500?
Known as the "Man in Black," this country singer is famous for songs like "Ring of Fire" and "Folsom Prison Blues."
Who is Johnny Cash?
This American author is known for novels such as "Tender Is the Night."
Who is F. Scott Fitzgerald?
This annual event in Washington, D.C. involves a procession of veterans and active military personnel.
What is the National Memorial Day Parade?
This 1986 film by Oliver Stone is based on his experiences as an infantryman in the Vietnam War.
What is "Platoon"?
This type of annual event, featuring floats and marching bands, is a staple of many Memorial Day celebrations.
What is a parade?
This patriotic song by Lee Greenwood includes the lyrics "And I'm proud to be an American, where at least I know I'm free."
What is "God Bless the U.S.A."?
This 1990s sitcom, set in a New York City coffee shop, features six people, one of whom is a paleontologist and another who is a chef.
What is "Friends"?
This traditional activity on Memorial Day involves lowering the American flag to half-staff until noon.
What is a flag ceremony?
This 1978 film, starring Robert De Niro and Christopher Walken, explores the impact of the Vietnam War on a group of friends.
What is "The Deer Hunter"?
This popular beach activity is a favorite pastime on Memorial Day weekend.
What is beach volleyball?
This country legend wrote and performed "On the Road Again," a song celebrating life on tour.
Who is Willie Nelson?