What is Memorial Day about.

• Honoring the men and women who past away protecting our country

• The day where we look at murals

• celebrating how America was born

• I don't know

Memorial Day used to be called what?

• Decoration Day

• Memory Day

• Honor Day

Why did it used to be called Decoration Day?

• People used to decorate graves of soldiers who had passed away.

• People decorated their houses

• People got all dressed up.

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

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

Who first called for a national day of remembrance for those who perished during the Civil War?

• General John A. Logan

• Abraham Lincoln

• Robert E. Lee

• Ulysses S. Grant

True or False:
A person who has served in the military is known as a veteran.

• True
• False

What are our branches of U.S. military?

• Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard
• Army, Marines, Air Force

It is celebrated on the last _______ in May

• Saturday

• Monday

• Thursday