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Memorial Day marks the beginning of which season?
Summer
Memorial Day is recognized on what day each year?
The last Monday in May
Who was President of the United States during the Civil War?
Abraham Lincoln
How many soldiers are buried in the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier?
How many millions of Americans travel for Memorial Day weekend?
Around 44 million Americans will travel either on the ground or via air.
Why do we celebrate Memorial Day?
Commemorate those fallen in combat, or honor troops who have died in war.
Which president signed the National Moment of Remembrance Act?
President Bill Clinton
Who fought in the American Civil War? What were the two opposing sides?
United States between the Union ("the North") and the Confederacy ("the South").
What was the main cause of death for men in the Civil War?
A. Bullets
B. Bombs
C. Disease
What is the most popular Memorial Day dish?
Hot dogs
Name at least 5 branches of the U.S. military.
Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Space Force, Coast Guard and National Guard
The National Moment of Remembrance takes place at what time each Memorial Day?
3 PM
What were the northern states called?
The Union
What amendment was added to the Constitution after the war that freed slaves?
13th
Where is the largest Memorial Day parade held in the U.S.?
Washington D.C.
TRUE or FALSE: Memorial Day is said to have began as a Southern holiday, celebrating African American Freedom
TRUE
How many stripes are on an American flag?
13; one for each of the original colonies
What were the southern states called?
The Confederacy
What document stated that ""Slaves of any state...in rebellion...shall be then, thenceforward, and forever free""?"
Emancipation Proclamation
What color poppy has become synonymous with Memorial Day and honoring fallen soldiers?
Red
Memorial Day was originally established to honor fallen soldiers of which war?
The Civil War
What year did Memorial Day become an official federal holiday?
1968
What was the South's main source of income?
Cotton
What was Memorial Day's original name? A. Commemoration Day B. Remembrance Day C. Day of Honor D. Decoration Day
Decoration Day
As sung prior to sporting events, what is the final line of the Star-Spangled Banner?
And the home of the brave