Memorial Day

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Memorial Day is a ________________ holiday that celebrates and honors the men and women who died serving our country.

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national

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Memorial Day is celebrated the last _____________ in May.

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Monday

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Memorial Day used to be known as what?

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Decoration Day

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Decoration Day was first celebrated on May 30, 1868 to decorate the graves of soldiers who died during what war?

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American Civil War

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Decoration Day became an official holiday in 1871 in what state? California, Texas, Florida, Michigan

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Michigan

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It is customary on Memorial Day to do what at 3 pm?

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have a moment of silence

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How should the American flag be flown until noon on Memorial Day?

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half-mast until noon

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To pay their respects, what place do the president and vice-president visit during Memorial Day?

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Arlington National Cemetery

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Where is Arlington National Cemetery located?

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Virginia

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Memorial Day is a day to wear what colors? Options: Red, Black, and Yellow; Red, Pink, and Green; Red, White, and Blue; Red, Purple, and Orange

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Red, White, and Blue