What is one motto of Memorial Day?
Onward and upward!
Speak softly and carry a big stick.
Freedom is not free.
True or false. Veterans Day honors everyone who has served in the military- both living and dead.
true
false
True or false. Veterans Day honors all those who died while serving in the military.
false
true
What is the difference between Memorial Day and Veterans Day?
Memorial Day honors all those who died while serving.
Veterans day gives us a day off.
What happens at Arlington Cemetary after the wreath-laying cemetery?
a motorcycle rally
a parade
True or false. Family members who visit war memorials often leave medals, flowers or photos near the names of their loved ones.
true
false
True or false. Many people feel that Memorial Day is the unofficial beginning of summer.
true
false
True or false. There are more than 1 million service members buried at Arlington Cemetary.
true
false
True or false. Gettysburg was the scene of the Civil War's most famous battle.
true
false
True or false. Some people celebrate Memorial Day with a parade.
true
false
What time does the Memorial Day Ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery begin?
10:00 AM
3:00 PM
11:00 AM
The American Civil War was fought from________to_________.
1861 to 1865
1942 to 1945
1910 to 1912
In what year did "Decoration Day" officially become known as "Memorial Day"?
1948
1967
1882
What memorial pays tribute to the 400,000 Americans who died during wartime?
The Vietnam Veterans Memorial
The World War II Memorial
the Korean War Veteran Memorial
What time is the "National Moment of Remembrance" observed every Memorial Day?
9:00 AM
3:00 PM
11:00 AM
When is Memorial Day celebrated every year since 1971?
the third Monday in May
May 31st
the last Monday in May
