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Why was May 30th chosen as the original day to celebrate Memorial Day?
It marked the end of the Civil War
It was the day of the first Civil War casualty.
There were no significant battles on that day in history.
It marked the start of the Civil War.
Who started the tradition of wearing red poppies on Memorial Day?
Dorothea Dix
Florence Nightingale
General John Logan
Moina Michael
Who is credited with starting the holiday?
Robert E. Lee
James Garfield
John Logan
Abraham Lincoln
Which state was the first to designate Decoration Day as an official holiday?
Pennsylvania
North Carolina
Virginia
New York
Which southern state first commemorated the federal holiday of Memorial Day?
Carolina
Florida
Mississippi
Georgia
Which president signed the National Moment of Remembrance Act?
Donald Trump
Barak Obama
Abraham Lincoln
Bill Clinton
Which of these U.S. sporting events is traditionally held on Memorial Day weekend?
Super Bowl
American Football Opening
Indiapolis 500
Major Leagues Baseball opening Day
Which of the following is commonly used to decorate graves on Memorial Day?
Notes
Wreaths
Candles
Balloons
Which flower is associated with Memorial Day?
Red Poppy
Cherry Blossom
White Rose
Lotus
Where is the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier located?
Virginia
Washington
Miami
Alabama
Where is the official birthplace of Memorial Day?
Virginia
New York
Pennsylvania
Massachusetts
When did Washington D.C. hold its first Memorial Day parade?
2004
2005
2006
2003
What was the original name for Memorial Day?
Decoration Day
Civil War Soldier Day
The Day of Remembrance
Remembrance Day
What percentage of people travel by car on Memorial Day weekend?
72%
47%
88%
15%
What item is placed on each grave at Arlington Cemetery every year during the National
A small American flag
A military medal
A wreath
A paper poppy
What is the top Memorial Day weekend destination?
New York, New York
Orlando, FL
Washington, D.C.
Philadelphia, PA
What is the most popular activity people participate in on Memorial Day?
Visiting friends and family
Parade
Decorating graves
Watching war documentaries
What is the (official) birthplace of Memorial Day?
Gettysburg Pennsylvania
Chaleston, South Carolina
Washington, DC
Waterloo, New York
What famous monument was dedicated on Memorial Day?
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Lincoln Memorial
World War II Memorial
Mount Rushmore
What does the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment place at each grave in Arlington National Cemetery every Memorial Day?
Red poppies
roses
small flags
wreaths
