Do You Know Your Memorial Day Facts?

Everyone loves to celebrate Memorial Day with some fireworks and a big barbecue! How much do you actually know about this holiday beyond the superficial? Take these 12 quiz questions and find out!
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Question 1/12

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What city was declared as the official birthplace of Memorial Day?
Gettysburg, PA
Waterloo, NY
Nashville, TN

Question 2/12

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What date does Memorial Day always fall on?
May 30th
The last Monday in May
May 28th

Question 3/12

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Memorial Day originally honored those who died in which war?
World War I
War of 1812
Civil War

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What name did Memorial Day initially go by?
All Saints Day
Decoration Day
Fallen Heroes Day

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Which flower is known as the symbol of remembrance?
The daisy
The poppy
The sunflower

Question 6/12

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True or false: Under federal law, the American flag is to be displayed at half-staff until noon on Memorial Day.
True
False

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What sporting event has taken place on or around Memorial Day since 1911?
Belmont Stakes
Indianapolis 500
Daytona 500

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Many Americans treat Memorial Day as the beginning of which of the four seasons?
Spring
Summer
Winter

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Small American flags are placed at the head of each gravestone during this holiday. In what well-known cemetery are these patriotic remembrances placed?
Fort Indiantown Gap
Arlington National Cemetery
Reeds Walter Memorial Cemetery

Question 10/12

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What unit assumed the sole responsibility of guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in April 6, 1948?
1st airborne division
3rd infantry tomb guards
1st infantry division

Question 11/12

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How many soldiers were originally buried at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier?
4
3
1

Question 12/12

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Memorial Day observances were at an all time low during which decade?
The 1970s
The 1960s
The 1950s
You have an average knowledge on the holiday of Memorial Day! You might not know everything about the history, but you know the basics. You can still fly your flag high on Memorial Day and celebrate like the true patriot you are!

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You are a total Memorial Day marvel! Not only do you know the basics when it comes to this honorable holiday, but you know the history that made it what it is today. From the origins to the modern day, you know this holiday like a true patriot!

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You've got the Memorial Day magic! It's obvious that you know Memorial Day like only a true history buff and American patriot can. From the storied history to the modern methods of remembrance, you honor this day for all that it stands for and represents!

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Right!
1
What city was declared as the official birthplace of Memorial Day?
Gettysburg, PA
Waterloo, NY
Nashville, TN
2
What date does Memorial Day always fall on?
May 30th
The last Monday in May
May 28th
3
Memorial Day originally honored those who died in which war?
World War I
War of 1812
Civil War
4
What name did Memorial Day initially go by?
All Saints Day
Decoration Day
Fallen Heroes Day
5
Which flower is known as the symbol of remembrance?
The daisy
The poppy
The sunflower
6
True or false: Under federal law, the American flag is to be displayed at half-staff until noon on Memorial Day.
True
False
7
What sporting event has taken place on or around Memorial Day since 1911?
Belmont Stakes
Indianapolis 500
Daytona 500
8
Many Americans treat Memorial Day as the beginning of which of the four seasons?
Spring
Summer
Winter
9
Small American flags are placed at the head of each gravestone during this holiday. In what well-known cemetery are these patriotic remembrances placed?
Fort Indiantown Gap
Arlington National Cemetery
Reeds Walter Memorial Cemetery
10
What unit assumed the sole responsibility of guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in April 6, 1948?
1st airborne division
3rd infantry tomb guards
1st infantry division
11
How many soldiers were originally buried at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier?
4
3
1
12
Memorial Day observances were at an all time low during which decade?
The 1970s
The 1960s
The 1950s