Memorial Day Quiz

What event does Memorial Day officially kick off?

• The winter season

• The summer season

• The spring season

• The fall season

Answer explanation

Memorial Day officially kicks off the summer season.

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Which war is associated with the origins of Memorial Day?

• World War I

• The Civil War

• The Revolutionary War

• World War II

Answer explanation

The origins of Memorial Day are associated with The Civil War, making it the correct choice.

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Which town is officially credited with starting Memorial Day?

• Antietam, Maryland

• Waterloo, New York

• Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

• Arlington, Virginia

Answer explanation

Waterloo, New York is officially credited with starting Memorial Day, making it the correct choice.

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Who spearheaded the effort to unite all decoration services into one national holiday?

• James A. Garfield

• Ulysses S. Grant

• John A. Logan

• Abraham Lincoln

Answer explanation

John A. Logan spearheaded the effort to unite all decoration services into one national holiday, leading to the creation of Memorial Day.

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When was the first national Decoration Day held?

• 1868

• 1866

• 1865

• 1867

Answer explanation

The first national Decoration Day was held in 1868, making the correct answer choice 1868.

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Which two future presidents attended the first national Decoration Day ceremony?

• Abraham Lincoln and Andrew Johnson

• James A. Garfield and Ulysses S. Grant

• Theodore Roosevelt and William McKinley

• Woodrow Wilson and Warren G. Harding

Answer explanation

James A. Garfield and Ulysses S. Grant attended the first national Decoration Day ceremony, making them the two future presidents present at the event.

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When did Memorial Day become a federal holiday?

• 1980

• 1971

• 1921

• 1945

Answer explanation

Memorial Day became a federal holiday in 1971, making the correct answer choice 1971.

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What significant change did Congress make to Memorial Day in 1971?

• Moved it to July 4th

• Changed the name to Decoration Day

• Shifted it to the fourth Monday in May

• Made it a state holiday

Answer explanation

Congress shifted Memorial Day to the fourth Monday in May in 1971.

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