10 Jeopardy! Clues to Test Your Memorial Day Knowledge

In 1971, Congress declared the last Monday of May a federal holiday in honor of U.S. military personnel who passed away while in service.

See how much you know about the history and festivities associated with the annual celebration by responding to the clues below.

HOLIDAYS Memorial Day was first observed in 1866 to honor the dead of this war

HOLIDAYS Flower most associated with Memorial Day

"DEC" THE HALLS It's another, earlier name for Memorial Day

HYPHENATED TERMS On Memorial Day it's customary to fly the flag this way

SPORTS TALK On Memorial Day in 1911 Ray Harroun drove into history as the first winner of this auto race

ORGANIZATIONS Known as the G.A.R. for short, it was instrumental in establishing a Memorial Day observance

HEALTH OBSERVANCES Kicking off Memorial weekend, Don't Fry Day reminds us about sun safety to prevent this, basal or otherwise

I'M "FED" UP! In Virginia, this Memorial Day is observed on the last Monday in May

ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY During Memorial Day weekend, one of these national symbols is placed on every grave at Arlington

35 YEARS AGO: 1977 This blockbuster set in "a galaxy far, far away" hit theaters just before Memorial Day weekend

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