Questions:
1) The tradition of observing Memorial Day began as a way to honor veterans of which war?
2) On what date was Memorial Day first observed?
3) Memorial Day used to be known as ______________ Day.
4) Which community was declared to be the birthplace of Memorial Day?
5) Which war had the highest percentage of U.S. casualties, based on number of troops served?
6) Why is Gen. John Alexander Logan important to the celebration of Memorial Day?
Answers:
1) The Civil War
2) May 5th, 1866
3) Decoration Day
4) Waterloo, New York
5) The Civil War
6) He ordered thaat the holiday be observed by decorating the graves of the fallen.
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