Memorial Day

Last Monday in May

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ACROSS

1 The American __________ War was

from 1861-1865.

4 Politicians give speeches and bands

play __________ music.

6 Memorial Day honors soldiers from all

of America's __________.

7 Memorial Day is celebrated on the

last __________ in May.

8 Friends and relatives visit cemeteries

to put wreaths, flags, and flowers on
the __________ of soldiers.

9 Memorial Day is an American

__________ to honor soldiers who
died serving their country.

DOWN

1 Schools, banks, and government

offices are __________ on Memorial
Day.

2 Many schools close for summer

__________ before or shortly after
Memorial Day.

3 The President of the United States

lays a __________ in front of the
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

5 The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is

in Arlington National __________ in
Virginia.