Memorial Day
Last Monday in May
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The American __________ War was Schools, banks, and government
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from 1861-1865. offices are __________ on Memorial
Politicians give speeches and bands
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play __________ music. 2
Many schools close for summer
Memorial Day honors soldiers from all __________ before or shortly after
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of America's __________. Memorial Day.
Memorial Day is celebrated on the The President of the United States
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last __________ in May. lays a __________ in front of the
Friends and relatives visit cemeteries
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The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is
the __________ of soldiers. in Arlington National __________ in
Memorial Day is an American
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__________ to honor soldiers who
died serving their country.