Memorial Day Trivia

What was the original name for Memorial Day?

• Remembrance Day

• Decoration Day

• Civil War Soldier Day

The American Civil War resulted in the creation of the country's first what?

• National cemeteries

• National monuments

• National museums

Why was May 30th chosen as the original day to celebrate Memorial Day?

• It is the unofficial start of Summer

• It marks the end of the Civil War

• There were NO significant battles on that day in history

In what year did Memorial Day become a legal federal holiday?

• 1865

• 1942

• 1971

Which of the following is commonly used to decorate graves on Memorial Day?

• Balloons

• Wreaths

• Notes

What item is placed on each grave at Arlington Cemetery every year during the National Memorial Day Celebration?

• A wreath

• A small American flag

• A military medal

What is the most popular activity people participate in on Memorial Day?

• Visiting friends and family

• Decorating graves

• Parades

What is the top Memorial Day weekend destination?

• New York, New York

• Orlando, Florida

• Washington D.C.

• Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Approximately how many Americans barbecue on Memorial Day?

• 25%

• 50%

• 75%

• 90%