Memorial Day History
How Memorial Day was originally called. DAILY TRIPLE
Decoration Day
No one knows for sure who is the American soldier that rests under it.
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier - Arlington, Virginia
When Americans FIRST started celebrating Memorial Day.
May 30, 1868
As of May 2018, 58,320 names are list here.
Vietnam Veterans Memorial - Washington, DC
Where the first Memorial Day celebration took place.
Arlington National Cemetery - Arlington, Virginia
One of the earliest monuments erected to honor the soldiers who perished in World War I.
Liberty World War I Memorial in Missouri
Currently, where is the largest Memorial Day parade and celebration in the nation?
Washington DC
9 historic locations in 3 of the western United States - California, Alaska, and Hawaii.
World War II Valor in the Pacific National Monument
How many hot dogs are consumed every second on Memorial Day? DAILY DOUBLE
818
Largest of the war memorials in Washington, DC. DAILY DOUBLE
National World War II Memorial