Memorial Day Quiz

Who was responsible for establishing Decoration Day, which later became Memorial Day?

• General Ulysses S. Grant

• General Robert E. Lee

• General John Logan

• President Abraham Lincoln

What event led to the expansion of Decoration Day to honor soldiers from all American conflicts?

• The Korean War

• The Vietnam War

• World War I

• The Civil War

Which flower became a symbol of remembrance during World War I?

• Red Poppy

• Lily

• Daisy

• Rose

In what year did Memorial Day become an official federal holiday?

• 1968

• 1971

• 1868

• 1921

What does the National Moment of Remembrance Act encourage Americans to do on Memorial Day?

• Observe a moment of silence at 3 p.m.

• Fly the national flag

• Visit a cemetery

• Attend a parade