American History
Memorial Day was originally created to honor soldiers from this war.
What is the American Civil War?
This branch’s members are often called “Guardians.”
What is the Space Force?
This actor played Forrest in Forrest Gump.
Who is Tom Hanks?
This lawn game uses wooden boards and bean bags.
What is cornhole?
This river forms much of the border between Texas and Mexico.
What is the Rio Grande?
This president signed the Uniform Monday Holiday Act, helping move Memorial Day to a Monday.
Who is Richard Nixon?
“Semper Fi” is short for this Latin phrase.
What is Semper Fidelis?
This movie features the quote, “Life moves pretty fast.”
What is Ferris Bueller's Day Off?
This grilled food is named after a German city.
What is a hamburger?
Mount Rushmore is located in this state.
What is South Dakota?
This document begins with the words “We the People.”
What is the United States Constitution?
This military academy is located on the Hudson River in New York.
What is United States Military Academy?
This singer is known as “The Boss.”
Who is Bruce Springsteen?
his red-white-and-blue frozen treat is often sold from ice cream trucks.
What is a rocket pop?
This state is nicknamed the “Last Frontier.”
What is Alaska?
The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is located at this cemetery.
What is Arlington National Cemetery?
The highest military award in the United States is this medal.
What is the Medal of Honor?
This superhero carries a shield with a star on it.
Who is Captain America?
This sport’s Stanley Cup Finals often overlap with Memorial Day weekend.
What is hockey?
This national park is famous for Old Faithful geyser.
What is Yellowstone National Park?
This state was the first to officially recognize Memorial Day as a holiday in 1873.
What is New York?
This branch was founded before the United States officially became a country in 1776.
What is the Marine Corps?
This actor played Maverick in Top Gun.
Who is Tom Cruise?
Memorial Day is often considered the unofficial start of this season.
What is summer?
The Chesapeake Bay borders Maryland and this other state.
What is Virginia?