American Culture: Presentation about memorial day.
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Memorial Day was created to honor fallen soldiers ofa. The
Revolutionary Warb. The Civil Warc. The War of 1812What day in the
month of May is Memorial Day observed?a. First Tuesday in Mayb.
Last Monday in Mayc. Last Thursday in MayMemorial Day was once
called by another name. What was the former name?a. Memory Day b.
Civil Dayc. Decoration Day Each year the 3rd U.S. Infantry places a
small American flag before the gravestones of service members
buried at Arlington National Cemetery just before Memorial Day
weekend. What is the total number of flags placed at Arlington?a.
267,000b. 213,000
c. 156,000
What sporting event has taken place on or around Memorial Day
since 1911?a. America's Cupb. Indianapolis 500c. Arizona Rodeo
DaysToday in America, Memorial Day has also become a time for other
activities. What are some other ways in which we might celebrate
this day?a. Picnics and sporting eventsb. Travelingc. Going to
churchYour silent tents of green; we deck with fragrant flowers;
Yours has the suffering been, The memory shall be ours
