Memorial Day Facts
Memorial Day was first observed in 1866 to honor the dead of this war
What is the Civil War?
On Memorial Day it's customary to fly the flag this way
What is Half-Mast?
This country was led by Adolf Hitler during WWII
What is Germany?
This U.S. President led the Union during the Civil War and issued the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863.
Who is Abraham Lincoln?
This famous general led the U.S. Army in Europe during World War II and later became President of the United States.
Who is Dwight D. Eisenhower?
Flower most associated with Memorial Day
What are poppies?
Kicking off Memorial weekend, Don't Fry Day reminds us about sun safety to prevent this, basal or otherwise
What is Carcinoma?
On June 6, 1944, Allied forces launched this massive amphibious invasion on the beaches of Normandy.
What is D-Day?
The first shots of the Civil War were fired at this South Carolina fort in April 1861.
What is Fort Sumter?
This U.S. Senator and former Navy Pilot was a prisoner of war in Vietnam for over five years.
Who is John McCain?
It's another, earlier name for Memorial Day
What is Decoration Day?
During Memorial Day weekend, one of these national symbols is placed on every grave at Arlington
What is a small U.S. flag?
This U.S. project that developed the atomic bomb during World War II was known by this code name.
What is the Manhattan Project?
This bloodiest single day battle in American history took place in Maryland in 1862.
What is the Battle of Antietam?
This U.S. Army veteran and actor is known as one of the most decorated soldiers in World War II
Who is Audie Murphy?
This blockbuster set in "a galaxy far, far away" hit theaters just before Memorial Day weekend
What is Star Wars?
This Navy Seal, posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions during Operation Red Wings in Afghanistan, was portrayed in the film "Lone Survivor" and honored annually on Memorial Day by those performing the workout "Murph"
Who is Lieutenant Michael Murphy?
This last major German offensive on the Western Front, launched in December 1944 through the Ardennes Forest, was intended to split Allied forces and capture the port of Antwerp.
What is the Battle of the Buldge?
This Confederate general earned the nickname "Stonewall" at the First Battle of Bull Run.
Who is Thomas Stonewall Jackson?
This Army Veteran lost both legs in Iraq and later became a U.S. Senator from Illinois.
Who is Tammy Duckworth?
This national cemetery, established during the Civil War on the grounds of Robert E. Lee's former estate, is the final resting place for over 400,000 military personnel and their families.
What is the Arlington National Cemetery?
This symbolic gesture, performed at 3:00 PM Local time on Memorial Day, was established by Congress in 2000 to encourage all Americans to pause and remember fallen service members.
What is the National Moment of Remembrance?
This company of the 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division, gained fame for its actions from D-Day to Hitler's Eagles Nest and was later featured in the HBO Miniseries Band of Brothers.
What is Easy Company?
This 1863 Confederate defeat in Mississippi gave the Union control of the Mississippi River and split the Confederacy in two.
What is the Siege of Vicksburg?
This bold and outspoken U.S. General led the Third Army across Europe during World War II and was known for his aggressive tactics and famous speeches.
Who is General George S. Patton?