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Memorial Day is an important and solemn holiday observed in the United States. This day of remembrance honors those who have died while serving in the armed forces of the United States. It is a day to remember, reflect and celebrate the sacrifices that these brave men and women made for their country. Today, citizens of the United States come together to remember and pay tribute to those who have served and died for our country and for the cause of freedom. This Memorial Day trivia template will challenge and educate you about the meaning and significance of this important day of remembrance. So get ready to test your knowledge and pay tribute to those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice.


1) What is the official flower of Memorial Day?

  • Rose
  • Sunflower
  • Marigold
  • Daisy

2) What is the traditional color for Memorial Day?

  • Red
  • White
  • Blue
  • Black

3) On what day does the National Moment of Remembrance take place?

  • Memorial Day
  • July 4th
  • Veterans Day
  • New Year's Day

4) What is the meaning of the phrase "Taps"?

  • Military recognition
  • A call to action
  • A period of silence
  • A popular soldier's song

5) What is Memorial Day often referred to as?

  • Flag Day
  • National Day of Mourning
  • National Day of Peace
  • Remembrance Day

6) Where did the first Memorial Day commemoration occur?

  • Washington D.C.
  • Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
  • Richmond, Virginia
  • Appomattox, Virginia

7) What is the purpose of Memorial Day?

  • To honor fallen soldiers
  • To celebrate the end of the Civil War
  • To recognize those who fought bravely in war
  • To thank veterans for their service

8) How did Memorial Day originate?

  • As a celebration of veterans
  • As a way of thanking soldiers
  • As a day of remembrance after the Civil War
  • As a holiday to celebrate peace

9) Who first celebrated Memorial Day?

  • Veterans of the Civil War
  • Union soldiers
  • African-Americans
  • Confederates

10) What is the traditional way to commemorate Memorial Day?

  • By attending parades
  • By flying the American flag
  • By playing music
  • By attending a service at a memorial

11) In what year was Memorial Day officially declared a national holiday?

  • 1868
  • 1871
  • 1921
  • 1971

12) When is the National Moment of Remembrance observed?

  • At midnight
  • At noon
  • At sunrise
  • At sunset

13) What does the poppy flower symbolize for Memorial Day?

  • Military victory
  • Loss of a family member
  • Blood shed during war
  • A promise of peace

14) What is the name of the Memorial Day poem written in 1915?

  • In Flanders Fields
  • The Poppy Fields
  • The Memorial Day Lament
  • The Forgotten Soldier

15) What is the traditional opening line of the Memorial Day poem "In Flanders Fields"?

  • We remember them
  • In Flanders fields the poppies blow
  • O valiant hearts who to your glory go
  • We shall remember them

16) On what date is Memorial Day traditionally observed in the United States?

  • Last Monday of April
  • Last Sunday of May
  • Third Monday of May
  • Fourth Monday of June

17) What is the traditional snack for Memorial Day?

  • Apple pie
  • Red velvet cake
  • Cookies and milk
  • BBQ and potato salad

18) Who declared Memorial Day to be a National Holiday in 1971?

  • Dwight Eisenhower
  • John F. Kennedy
  • Abraham Lincoln
  • Richard Nixon

19) What is the name of the national memorial dedicated to veterans who served in World War I?

  • The War Memorial
  • The Veteran's Memorial
  • The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
  • The World War I Memorial

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