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Memorial Day
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1
To honor the Civil War dead, family would decorate the graves of their loved ones. It was the beginning of Memorial Day.
False
True
2
We only remember those men and women who die in war or combat serving our country.
True
False
3
Which symbol of freedom was given to the United States from the people of France?
The Eiffel Tower
The Capitol Building
Mount Rushmore
The Statue of Liberty
4
When did the tradition of Memorial Day begin?
After World War I
Before the Civil War
After the Revolutionary War
After the Civil War
5
Twenty-one is symbolic because of the Twenty-One Gun Salute which is the highest honor given.
True
False
6
Which war was the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier created for?
Korean War
World War I
World War II
Vietnam War
7
What is the significance of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier?
Dedicated to all deceased soldiers
Dedicated to only soldiers in the Army
Dedicated to deceased soldiers who have not be identified
Dedicated to the veterans who served in the military
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Which city was one of the first to decorate a cemetery and pay tribute to those who died during the Civil War?
Macon, Georgia
Charleston, South Carolina
Fairfax, Virginia
Albany, New York
9
The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is guarded only on weekends and holidays.
False
True
10
When is Memorial Day recognized each year?
The last Monday in April
The first Monday in June
The third Monday in May
The last Monday in May
11
Here Rests In Honored Glory, An American Soldier _____________________.
Known to All Americans
May He Rest In Peace
From All American Wars
Known But To God
12
Only flags can decorate the graves of the military dead or the ones who served in the armed forces.
False
True
13
How many steps and seconds does the Sentinel walk and wait?
Twenty-two
Twenty
Twenty-one
Twenty-five
14
The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is in Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia.
True
False
15
A veteran is someone who was in the military, but is no longer servicing.
False
True
16
How many other countries celebrate Memorial Day as Heroes Day?
Twenty
Sixteen
Fifteen
Seventeen
17
What are some things done on Memorial Day?
All of the Above
Flags are flown at half-staff during the morning.
Special ceremonies are celebrated at ceremonies to honor the dead.
Graves are decorated with flags.
18
Memorial Day became a federal holiday.
True
False
19
Many towns and states have Memorial Day parades.
False
True
20
It is an honor to be a Sentinel of the Old Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
False
True
21
Which country celebrates Memorial Day as Remembrance Day?
France
Canada
Australia
Mexico
22
What was the other name Memorial Day was known as?
Revolutionary Day
None of the Above
Decoration Day
Honorable Day
23
How many men died during the Civil War?
Less than 600,000
More than 620,000
More than 520,000
More than 1,000,000
24
The Uniform Holiday Act of 1968 established Memorial Day as the last Monday in May of each year.
True
False
