Memorial Day - (based on pbs kids short video)

When is Memorial Day?

• the first Monday in May

• the last Monday in May

• July 4

• the last Monday in April

What is Memorial Day?

• It's a day founded to use fireworks

• It's a day to honor firefighters

• It is a day to honor soldiers who died in war while serving in the US military

• It's national hot dog day

What was Memorial Day called before it got its current name?

• Independence Day

• World War Day

• Decoration Day

When did Memorial Day become a federal holiday?

• 1868

• 1971

• 1885

• 2019

Do people today still decorate the grave sites of fallen soldiers?

• yes

• no

Are there any parades to honor soldiers on Memorial Day?

• yes

• no