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Memorial Day Quiz
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Memorial Day is an important holiday in the United States, dedicated to honoring and remembering the brave men and women who have sacrificed their lives while serving in the country's armed forces. This quiz will test your knowledge about the history, traditions, and meaning behind Memorial Day. Get ready to test your understanding of this important observance and discover fascinating facts along the way. Are you ready to challenge yourself? Let's dive in and see how well you know Memorial Day!
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What was Memorial Day initially called?
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War Remembrance Day
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Memorial Day initially only honored the fallen from which war?
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The American Civil War
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In 1868, which former Union general issued an order that called for a national day of remembrance for those who died in the Civil War?
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John Logan
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Which president signed the National Moment of Remembrance Act in 2000?
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Ronald Reagan
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Bill Clinton
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George W. Bush
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Barak Obama
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Which historical monument was dedicated on Memorial Day in 1922?
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Mount Rushmore
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The Lincoln Memorial
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Washington Monument
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Statue of Liberty
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Arlington National Cemetery used to be a plantation belonging to whose family?
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George Washington
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Which war claimed the most American lives?
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The American Civil War
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The National Moment of Remembrance takes place at what time each Memorial Day?
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9am
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Which of the following Memorial Day activities have been codified into law?
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Issuance of an annual presidential proclamation
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National Moment of Remembrance
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Flying flags at federal government buildings at half-staff from dawn until 12 p.m.
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All of the above
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The poem "In Flanders Fields" inspired the tradition of wearing and planting poppy blossoms for Memorial Day. Who wrote it?
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John McCrae
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Wilfred Owen
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John Keats
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Walt Whitman
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