Answers to May 18 Trivia

Which state was the first to designate Decoration Day as an official holiday?

New York
Pennsylvania
North Carolina
Virginia

What item is placed on each grave at Arlington Cemetery every year during the National Memorial Day celebration?

A paper poppy
A small American flag
A military medal
A wreath

How many soldiers are buried in Arlington National Cemetery?

50,000
10,000
400,000
1 million

What is the most popular activity people participate in on Memorial Day?

Visiting friends and family
Parade
Decorating graves
Watching war documentaries