Día de los Caídos

What is the original name of Memorial Day?

• Decoration Day

• Remembrance Day

• Veterans Day

• Armed Forces Day

When did the first national celebration of Memorial Day occur?

• May 30, 1868

• May 5, 1866

• October 1864

• May 1, 1865

Which town was declared the birthplace of Memorial Day by Congress in 1966?

• Waterloo, New York

• Boalsburg, Pennsylvania

• Charleston, South Carolina

• Arlington, Virginia

What significant change regarding Memorial Day was made by the U.S. Congress in 1971?

• Designated the last Monday in May as a federal holiday

• Declared it a day to honor all military personnel

• Established the National Moment of Remembrance

• Recognized Waterloo as the birthplace of Memorial Day

What time is the National Moment of Remembrance observed on Memorial Day?

• 3:00 PM local time

• 12:00 PM local time

• 6:00 PM local time

• 9:00 AM local time