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