Memorial Day Trivia

What was the original name for Memorial Day?

• Remembrance Day

• Decoration Day

• Civil War Soldier Day

• The Day of Remembrance

Who is credited with starting the holiday?

• Abraham Lincoln

• Robert E. Lee

• James Garfield

• John Logan

The American Civil War resulted in the creation of the country’s first what?

• National cemetary

• National monument

• National guard

• National Security Administration

Why was May 30th chosen as the original day to celebrate Memorial Day?

• It marked the start of the Civil War

• 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.

Where is the official birthplace of Memorial Day?

• Massachusetts

• Virginia

• New York

• Pennsylvania

In what year did Memorial Day become a legal federal holiday?

• 1865

• 1868

• 1942

• 1971

Who started the tradition of wearing red poppies on Memorial Day?

• Moina Michael

• Dorothea Dix

• Florence Nightingale

• General John Logan

Which of the following is commonly used to decorate graves on Memorial Day?

• Balloons

• Notes

• Wreaths

• Candles

Which state was the first to designate Decoration Day as an official holiday?

• New York

• Pennsylvania

• North Carolina

• Virginia

What item is placed on each grave at Arlington Cemetery every year during the National

Memorial Day celebration?

• A paper poppy

• A small American flag

• A military medal

• A wreath