1) Memorial Day was declared a federal holiday in |
C. 1971. |
2) The birthplace of Memorial Day |
J. Waterloo, N.Y. |
3) Memorial Day was originally called |
D. 1882. |
4) Memorial Day was first widely observed in |
G. 1868. |
5) The Memorial Day flower is the |
A. Red Poppy. |
6) Memorial Day is annually observed in the U.S in this month |
B. Monday. |
7) The name "Memorial Day" was first used in |
H. Decoration Day. |
8) The first official recognition of Memorial Day was issued by |
E. General John A. Logan. |
9) The "National Moment of Remembrance" takes place on every Memorial Day at |
I. 3 p.m. |
10) Memorial Day is celebrated on this day of the week |
F. Monday. |