Flocabulary Memorial Day

When is Memorial Day?

• May 30th, every year
• May 28th, every year
• on the second Monday in May
• On the last Monday in May

Why should we honor military members?

• They work hard 
• So we can have pool parties and barbeques
• They keep our country safe and free
• They are mothers, fathers, brothers, and sisters

We honor all the men and women that have fought and died for our _____.

• independence

• freedom

• families

• pets

Which season do many people think Memorial Day is the beginning of?

• Summer

• Fall

• Spring

• Winter

Which of the following is NOT a symbol of Memorial Day?

• yellow ribbons

• flags

• fireworks

• flowers

Some cities have _____ to celebrate Memorial Day.

• nothing

• people

• parades

• naps

Memorial Day was called...

• Father’s Day

• Decoration Day

• Dog’s Day

• Children’s Day

Where do the president and vice president go on Memorial Day?

• Arlington National Cemetery

• the Washington Monument

• Congress

• the Lincoln Memorial

Who is honored on Memorial Day?

• all current members of the US military

• only soldiers who died during World War II

• all fallen US soldiers

• women who lived during the Civil War