Memorial Day

Memorial Day was called...

• Father’s Day

• Decoration Day

• Dog’s Day

• Children’s Day

When is Memorial Day?

• May 30th, every year
• May 28th, every year
• on the second Monday in May
• On the last Monday in May

Why was Memorial Day was once called Decoration Day?

• people would decorate their houses and yards
• people would decorate the graves of Civil War soldiers
• children would decorate their classrooms in school 
• families would watch parades together

Why should we honor military members?

• They work hard 
• So we can have pool parties and barbeques
• They keep our country safe and free
• They are mothers, fathers, brothers, and sisters

Where did Memorial Day get its start?

• Waterloo, New York 
• New York, New York
• Washington D.C.
• Arlington, Virginia

After what war was memorial day started?

• World War I
• World War II
• Civil War
• The Korean War

We honor all the men and women that have fought and died for our _____.

• independence

• freedom

• families

• pets

Some cities have _____ to celebrate Memorial Day.

• nothing

• people

• parades

• naps

Which season do many people think Memorial Day is the beginning of?

• Summer

• Fall

• Spring

• Winter

How many stars are on the United States flag?

• 1

• 5

• 25

• 50