Memorial Day Quiz

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Last updated: April 28, 2012

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First submitted	April 28, 2012
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Hint	Answer
Original name given to the U.S. Memorial Day	Decoration Day
War which initiated Memorial Day	Civil War
Day of the week US Memorial Day is observed	Monday
Year the U.S. made it an official holiday	1971
How is the flag to be flown on Memorial Day?	Half staff
Traditional flower worn on Memorial Day	Poppy
What local events are normally held this day?	Parades

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1st nations to have a Tomb of the Unknowns	Britain and France
Location of the U.S. Tomb of the Unknowns	Arlington National Cemetery
Song traditionally played at military funerals	Taps
Memorial Day's name in commonwealth nations	Remembrance Day
Colorful item used to decorate military graves	The flag
Auto race held on or near Memorial Day	The Indianapolis 500
Golf tournament hosted by Jack Nicklaus	The Memorial Tournament