Memorial Day Food
This is the quintessential summer BBQ item that can come as large as a foot long is a Memorial Day Staple
hot dogs
This Bruce Springsteen song is often associated with patriotic holidays, even though its lyrics have deeper meaning.
"Born in the U.S.A."
This movie which has Tom Cruise stars as a navy pilot
Top Gun
This race traditionally takes place on the Sunday of Memorial Day Weekend.
Indy 500
Memorial Day was originally known as this.
Decoration Day
This refreshing dessert that you can cut or scoop into balls is perfect for a Memorial Day picnic.
Watermelon
This Jimi Hendrix song, performed at Woodstock, is an iconic patriotic tune.
"The Star-Spangled Banner"
A film where Matt Damon portrays a soldier during World War 2.
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.
'Gentlemen, StartYour Engines!'
The state where Memorial Day was first celebrated.
Waterloo, New York
This side dish, often served cold, creamy and made from potatoes.
potato salad
Lee Greenwood's signature song, often played at Memorial Day ceremonies, expresses pride in America.
"God Bless the U.S.A."
This movie tells the story of the attack on a USA US naval base located in Hawaii.
Pearl Harbor
This tradition occurs at 3pm every Memorial Day.
moment of remembrance
The year that Memorial Day became a federal holiday.
1968
This grilled item, often served on a bun with various toppings, is a crowd-pleaser at Memorial Day gatherings.
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.
parades
This film tells about a historic battle that took place on July 1, 1863 in Pennsylvania.
Gettysburg
This drink is traditionally used as the celebratory drink which is drank by the winner in Victory Lane of the Indianapolis 500.
Milk
This act, suspended during war time, traditionally occurs every Memorial Day.
suspending mail
This slow-cooked meat, often prepared with a smoky flavor, is a labor of love for Memorial Day feasts.
barbeque
This Kate Smith song, with its powerful vocals, has become an unofficial anthem for patriotic celebrations.
"God Bless America"
This war film directed by and starring Clint Eastwood depicts the battle of Iwo Jima.
"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?
American flag
This president signed the National Holiday Act of 1971, ensuring Memorial Day would be observed on the last Monday of May.
President Richard Nixon