Question 1: We’re at Arlington National Cemetery for Memorial Day. Where is it?
- Virginia
- Kentucky
- Tennessee
Answer: Virginia
Fact: Arlington National Cemetery, located across the Potomac River from Washington, DC, is the final resting place for over 400,000 U.S. service members and eligible family members. Established during the Civil War, the cemetery now spans 600 acres. It is also home to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, which has been continuously guarded since 1937.
Question 2: What was the original name of Memorial Day?
- Veterans Day
- Decoration Day
- Remembrance Day
Answer: Decoration Day
Fact: Decoration Day began after the Civil War as a way to honor both Union and Confederate soldiers by placing flowers on their graves. At Arlington National Cemetery, where this photo was taken, American flags are placed at each headstone in a Memorial Day tradition known as “Flags In.”
Question 3: Which of these presidents is buried at Arlington National Cemetery?
- Franklin D. Roosevelt
- John F. Kennedy
- Woodrow Wilson
Answer: John F. Kennedy
Fact: President John F. Kennedy was laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery on November 25, 1963, three days after his assassination. His wife, Jacqueline Kennedy, lit an eternal flame at the head of his grave. Today, it remains the most-visited site at Arlington, attracting millions of visitors each year.