Celebrations and some friendly competition go hand-in-hand like hot dogs and hamburgers. Keep your guests guessing all holiday weekend long with these festive Memorial Day-themed trivia questions.聽
30 Memorial Day Trivia Questions to Slay the Celebratory Monday聽
From hard-hitting history trivia to true and false questions with a generous 50/50 chance, these are the Memorial Day trivia questions and answers we're bringing to the party.聽
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General Memorial Day Trivia Questions聽
It's never too late to brush up on your Memorial Day trivia, and these questions are a great place to start.聽
What was the original name for Memorial Day?聽
Decoration Day聽
Who is credited with starting the holiday?聽
John Logan聽
The American Civil War resulted in the creation of the country's first what?聽
National Cemeteries聽
What is the official birthplace of Memorial Day?聽
New York聽
Why was May 30th chosen as the original day to celebrate Memorial Day?聽
There were no significant battles on that day in history聽
In what year did Memorial Day become a legal federal holiday?聽
1971
Who started the tradition of wearing red poppies on Memorial Day?聽
Moina Michael聽
Which of the following is commonly used to decorate graves on Memorial Day?聽
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Which state was the first to designate Decoration聽Day as an official holiday?聽
New York
What item is placed on each grave at Arlington Cemetery every year during the National Memorial Day celebration?聽
A small American flag聽
How many soldiers are buried in Arlington National Cemetery?聽
400,000
What is the most popular activity people participate in on Memorial Day?聽
Visiting friends and family聽
What percentage of people travel by car on Memorial Day weekend?聽
88%
What is the top Memorial Day weekend destination?聽
Orlando, FL
Approximately how many Americans barbecue聽on Memorial Day weekend?聽
75%
Amp up the competition by giving out festive prizes like small flags, sparklers, or red poppies for each right answer.
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True or False Memorial Day Trivia Questions聽
If general trivia isn't your speed, these Memorial Day true or false trivia questions may be more your style.聽
Memorial Day is celebrated in ten countries.
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A national moment of remembrance is observed every year on Memorial Day.聽
罢谤耻别听
The first Decoration Day united the country in remembering its dead.聽
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Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer for Americans.聽
罢谤耻别听
Today, many Southern states still celebrate those who died in the Civil War on a different day than Memorial Day.聽
True
The first Decoration Day celebrations remembered all soldiers who had lost their lives.聽
False
Approximately 10,000 people decorated graves at the first Arlington Cemetery ceremony for Decoration Day.聽
False
After World War I, Memorial Day celebrations started to include remembrance of soldiers who died in any war.聽
True
Approximately 10 million U.S. servicemen and women have lost their lives in combat.聽
False
Nearly 40 million Americans travel at least 50 miles from home on Memorial Day weekend.聽
True
More people barbecue on Memorial Day weekend than on any other holiday.聽
False
Over 1,000 active duty service members march in the National Memorial Day parade every day.聽
True
More than 400 people die every year in Memorial Day weekend traffic accidents.聽
True
Most people say Memorial Day weekend is the best holiday for summer travel.聽
False
More than 50 U.S. cities say Memorial Day began in their town.聽
False
These Are Trivia Questions & Answers You Won't Forget聽
Memorial Day might not be one of the "Big 3" American holidays, but it's one worth commemorating. Thankfully, these Memorial Day trivia questions make digging deep into the holiday's history easier than ever.聽
