Memorial Day Food
This is the quintessential summer BBQ item that can come as large as a foot long is a Memorial Day Staple
What are hot dogs?
This Bruce Springsteen song is often associated with patriotic holidays, even though its lyrics have deeper meaning.
What is "Born in the U.S.A."?
This movie which has Tom Cruise stars as a navy pilot
What is Top Gun?
What is the Indy 500?
Memorial Day was originally known as this.
What is Decoration Day?
This refreshing dessert that you can cut or scoop into balls is perfect for a Memorial Day picnic. Some people may use salt when eating.
What is Watermelon?
This Jimi Hendrix song, performed at Woodstock, is an iconic, albeit controversial, rendition of a patriotic tune.
What is "The Star-Spangled Banner"?
A film where Matt Damon portrays a soldier during World War 2.
What is Saving Private Ryan?
This phrase traditionally kicks off the start of the Indy 500 and has been spoken by a member of the Hulman-George family since 1955.
What is 'Gentlemen, StartYour Engines!'?
The state where Memorial Day was first celebrated.
What is Waterloo, New York?
This side dish, often served cold, creamy and made from spuds, is a popular accompaniment to grilled meats.
What is potato salad?
Lee Greenwood's signature song, often played at Memorial Day ceremonies, expresses pride in America.
What is "God Bless the U.S.A."?
This movie tells the story of the attack on a USA US naval base located in Hawaii.
What is Pearl Harbor?
This tradition occurs at 3pm every Memorial Day.
What is moment of remembrance?
The year that Memorial Day became a federal holiday.
What is 1968?
This grilled item, often served on a bun with various toppings, is a crowd-pleaser at Memorial Day gatherings.
What are hamburgers/cheeseburgers?
John Philip Sousa's compositions, like "The Stars and Stripes Forever," are classic choices for this patriotic type of event held in many towns and cities across the USA on Memorial Day.
What are parades?
This film tells about a historic battle that took place on July 1, 1863 in Pennsylvania.
What is Gettysburg?
This drink is traditionally used as the celebratory drink which is drank by the winner in Victory Lane of the Indianapolis 500.
What is Milk?
This act, suspended during war time, traditionally occurs every Memorial Day.
What is suspending mail?
This slow-cooked meat, often prepared with a smoky flavor, is a labor of love for Memorial Day feasts.
What is barbeque?
This Kate Smith song, with its powerful vocals, has become an unofficial anthem for patriotic celebrations.
What is "God Bless America"?
This war film directed by and starring Clint Eastwood depicts the battle of Iwo Jima.
What is "Flags of Our Fathers" (or "Letters from Iwo Jima")?
What is traditionally placed at the graves of those who served in our military on Memorial Day?
What is the American flag?
This president signed the National Holiday Act of 1971, ensuring Memorial Day would be observed on the last Monday of May.
Who is President Richard Nixon?