Memorial Day Trivia
From red poppies to 3:00 PM silence, prove you know why we're doing more than just grilling burgers today.
EXAMPLE QUESTIONS
Widely associated with the end of the school year and the opening of public pools, which US holiday is considered the unofficial start of summer?
Memorial Day
What annual sporting event established the tradition of playing the Star-Spangled Banner during a 1918 matchup between the Red Sox and the Cubs?
The World Series
What specific burial item does the Department of Veterans Affairs provide to families to honor a deceased service member at their funeral?
U.S. flag
What specific ceremonial military honor, often confused with a three-volley rifle salute, uses artillery or cannons instead of small arms?
21-gun salute
At what time on Memorial Day is the United States flag raised from half-staff back to full-staff?
Noon