Q:Memorial day was started to remember those who died in what conflict? 

A: Civil War. In 1868. Following World War I, Memorial Day was expanded to honor those who died in all U.S. wars.

Q:In what war were American soldiers widely called "doughboys?"  

A: WW I

Q: Why is General John Alexander Logan important to the celebration of Memorial Day? 

A: He ordered that the holiday be observed by decorating the graves of the war dead.

Q: On what date was Memorial Day first observed? 

A: May 5th, 1866