anzac Crossword Puzzles

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3. member if 3 different alliances
4. Type of artillery gun capable of protecting shells at considerable heights and ranges
7. Did not make a part of the triple entente
8. joined by or relating to members of a team
9. they stopped fighting for the night and celebrated together
13. The process of preparing for war, requiring the enlistment, training, equipping and movement of large numbers of troops.
16. a thing designed or used for inflicting bodily harm or physical damage
17. president od france during Worl War I
20. In the late nineteenth century, the major industrialized states used their increasing economic and technological power to build up stocks of modern weapons such as machine guns and battleships
26. Describes a conflict where both sides attempt to wear down or exhaust the other, without attempting a decisive assault or attempt at victorY
29. The rear of a trench, the side furthest away from the enemy line
31. Acronym for the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps, a joint national force assembled in 1915 to participate in the Gallipoli campaign
33. Seeking and/or enjoying popular support; appealing to the people
34. Words, documents or images intended to persuade, often through distortion or misrepresentation
35. A period in history involving dramatic political, social and/or economic change within a particular nation or region
36. where they first used modern tanks
37. the belief or desire of a government or people that a country should maintain a strong military
39. the german fleet of ships was known as the...
42. American president during World War I
45. Steel balls or fragments from an exploding artillery shell, which injure or kill nearby personnel
46. A bulge or projection out from a trench line, and thus the point closest to the enemy
47. Derogatory term for Germans, a reference to barbaric warriors of the early Middle Ages.

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1. One who campaigns to obtain the right to vote; usually refers to women’s reform groups and activists in Britain in the first quarter of the 20th century
2. A term for an aerial gun battle between aircraft, particularly during World War I
5. french commander durin World War I
6. the longest battle in World War I
10. A political ideology, economic system and theory of history, developed in the 1800s by Karl Marx
11. A concerted bombardment of a trenchline, front or area, usually with artillery
12. Leader of france at the time of World war I
14. A foreign policy approach where a nation does not commit to alliances and/or avoids ‘taking sides’ in international disputes
15. assassinated the archduke francis ferdinand
18. A defensive post, an earth bunker or concrete shelter, designed to house riflemen or machine-gunners
19. Government control or restrictions on the media or publishing, the banning of dissent or criticism
21. patriotic feeling, principles, or efforts,feeling pride for your country
22. A political-economic system where a powerful nation conquers
23. Europe’s diplomatic organisation before 1914 and its heavy commitment to alliances, allegedly as a deterrent to war
24. The name of the German king or emperor, derived from the Latin ‘Caesar’
25. The process where a society or state enacts policies to enable it to become more modern, either in political, economic, industrial or technological terms
27. The betrayal of a nation or leader, often in a time of war
28. The act of requiring citizens to perform compulsory military service, especially in times of war
30. A small, hand-held bomb with a short fuse, able to be primed and then thrown at the enemy
32. is a tolerance attributable to a lack of involvement
35. Payments of money or goods made for deaths, injuries and destruction inflicted during a war
38. Sections of an army comprised of soldiers who advance or move about on foot
40. elating to, or characterized by industry
41. A term derived from chess, meaning that both sides cannot advance; a deadlock or ‘stand-off’
43. Yje king of Germany during World War I
44. Any political system where at least some executive power is vested in a hereditary monarch, who is also the head of state

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2. member if 3 different alliances
4. Did not make a part of the triple entente
5. A political ideology, economic system and theory of history, developed in the 1800s by Karl Marx
8. the belief or desire of a government or people that a country should maintain a strong military
10. a thing designed or used for inflicting bodily harm or physical damage
13. assassinated the archduke francis ferdinand
16. Seeking and/or enjoying popular support; appealing to the people
17. Government control or restrictions on the media or publishing, the banning of dissent or criticism
20. is a tolerance attributable to a lack of involvement
22. Acronym for the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps, a joint national force assembled in 1915 to participate in the Gallipoli campaign
23. The process where a society or state enacts policies to enable it to become more modern, either in political, economic, industrial or technological terms Monarchy Any political system where at least some executive power is vested in a hereditary monarch, who is also the head of state.
27. One who campaigns to obtain the right to vote; usually refers to women’s reform groups and activists in Britain in the first quarter of the 20th century
28. they stopped fighting for the night and celebrated together
33. Leader of france at the time of World war I
34. A defensive post, an earth bunker or concrete shelter, designed to house riflemen or machine-gunners
35. The rear of a trench, the side furthest away from the enemy line
36. The process where a society or state enacts policies to enable it to become more modern, either in political, economic, industrial or technological terms
39. A small, hand-held bomb with a short fuse, able to be primed and then thrown at the enemy
40. Steel balls or fragments from an exploding artillery shell, which injure or kill nearby personnel
41. The name of the German king or emperor, derived from the Latin ‘Caesar’
42. A period in history involving dramatic political, social and/or economic change within a particular nation or region
45. A term for an aerial gun battle between aircraft, particularly during World War I
46. The process of preparing for war, requiring the enlistment, training, equipping and movement of large numbers of troops.

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1. patriotic feeling, principles, or efforts,feeling pride for your country
3. In the late nineteenth century, the major industrialized states used their increasing economic and technological power to build up stocks of modern weapons such as machine guns and battleships
6. A bulge or projection out from a trench line, and thus the point closest to the enemy
7. Type of artillery gun capable of protecting shells at considerable heights and ranges
9. A concerted bombardment of a trenchline, front or area, usually with artillery
11. Describes a conflict where both sides attempt to wear down or exhaust the other, without attempting a decisive assault or attempt at victorY
12. president od france during Worl War I
14. A foreign policy approach where a nation does not commit to alliances and/or avoids ‘taking sides’ in international disputes
15. Europe’s diplomatic organisation before 1914 and its heavy commitment to alliances, allegedly as a deterrent to war
18. elating to, or characterized by industry
19. where they first used modern tanks
21. The act of requiring citizens to perform compulsory military service, especially in times of war
24. joined by or relating to members of a team
25. A political-economic system where a powerful nation conquers
26. Payments of money or goods made for deaths, injuries and destruction inflicted during a war
29. the german fleet of ships was known as the...
30. American president during World War I
31. french commander durin World War I
32. A term derived from chess, meaning that both sides cannot advance; a deadlock or ‘stand-off’
34. Words, documents or images intended to persuade, often through distortion or misrepresentation
37. Derogatory term for Germans, a reference to barbaric warriors of the early Middle Ages.
38. The betrayal of a nation or leader, often in a time of war
43. the longest battle in World War I
44. Yje king of Germany during World War I
46. Any political system where at least some executive power is vested in a hereditary monarch, who is also the head of state
47. Sections of an army comprised of soldiers who advance or move about on foot

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4. Words, documents or images intended to persuade, often through distortion or misrepresentation
6. The betrayal of a nation or leader, often in a time of war
7. A foreign policy approach where a nation does not commit to alliances and/or avoids ‘taking sides’ in international disputes
10. A bulge or projection out from a trench line, and thus the point closest to the enemy
11. One who campaigns to obtain the right to vote; usually refers to women’s reform groups and activists in Britain in the first quarter of the 20th century
13. Did not make a part of the triple entente
14. they stopped fighting for the night and celebrated together
15. A political ideology, economic system and theory of history, developed in the 1800s by Karl Marx
17. American president during World War I
19. A term for an aerial gun battle between aircraft, particularly during World War I
22. A political-economic system where a powerful nation conquers
24. A small, hand-held bomb with a short fuse, able to be primed and then thrown at the enemy
26. assassinated the archduke francis ferdinand
28. a thing designed or used for inflicting bodily harm or physical damage
30. The process where a society or state enacts policies to enable it to become more modern, either in political, economic, industrial or technological terms
32. the belief or desire of a government or people that a country should maintain a strong military
34. Any political system where at least some executive power is vested in a hereditary monarch, who is also the head of state
35. Leader of france at the time of World war I
38. Seeking and/or enjoying popular support; appealing to the people
39. A period in history involving dramatic political, social and/or economic change within a particular nation or region
40. Yje king of Germany during World War I
41. Acronym for the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps, a joint national force assembled in 1915 to participate in the Gallipoli campaign
42. the german fleet of ships was known as the...
46. Derogatory term for Germans, a reference to barbaric warriors of the early Middle Ages.
47. The process of preparing for war, requiring the enlistment, training, equipping and movement of large numbers of troops.
48. the longest battle in World War I

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1. Payments of money or goods made for deaths, injuries and destruction inflicted during a war
2. where they first used modern tanks
3. The act of requiring citizens to perform compulsory military service, especially in times of war
5. member if 3 different alliances
8. french commander durin World War I
9. The rear of a trench, the side furthest away from the enemy line
12. In the late nineteenth century, the major industrialized states used their increasing economic and technological power to build up stocks of modern weapons such as machine guns and battleships
16. elating to, or characterized by industry
18. is a tolerance attributable to a lack of involvement
20. The name of the German king or emperor, derived from the Latin ‘Caesar’
21. joined by or relating to members of a team
23. Government control or restrictions on the media or publishing, the banning of dissent or criticism
25. Describes a conflict where both sides attempt to wear down or exhaust the other, without attempting a decisive assault or attempt at victorY
27. Sections of an army comprised of soldiers who advance or move about on foot
29. A defensive post, an earth bunker or concrete shelter, designed to house riflemen or machine-gunners
31. patriotic feeling, principles, or efforts,feeling pride for your country
33. A concerted bombardment of a trenchline, front or area, usually with artillery
34. The process where a society or state enacts policies to enable it to become more modern, either in political, economic, industrial or technological terms Monarchy Any political system where at least some executive power is vested in a hereditary monarch, who is also the head of state.
36. president od france during Worl War I
37. Europe’s diplomatic organisation before 1914 and its heavy commitment to alliances, allegedly as a deterrent to war
43. A term derived from chess, meaning that both sides cannot advance; a deadlock or ‘stand-off’
44. Type of artillery gun capable of protecting shells at considerable heights and ranges
45. Steel balls or fragments from an exploding artillery shell, which injure or kill nearby personnel

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2. third most populous city in USA
4. us city whose name means 'the meadows' in spanish
9. what yeltsin said he was looking for when found drunk and naked outside White House
11. oldest continuously inhabited city in the world
12. roman general, relative of caesar, member of Rome's second triumvirate once portrayed by richard burton in film
13. author of 'the feminine mystique', the book that sparked second-wave feminism
19. youngest ever winner of the Nobel Peace Prize (at 17)
20. name of suffragette who was hit by the king's horse
26. third-longest river in the world
27. melbourne cup barrier number that did not produce a winning horse until 2021
29. only once has a horse from this country won the melbourne cup
32. 'physiognomy', in austen times
34. only country in world beginning with 'O'
35. the horse that won from barrier _ in 2021
39. afl/vfl player with record for most consecutive 3-vote brownlow games
41. only african country starting with 'D'
43. animal famously used by John Kirkpatrick to transport injured soliders during the landing at Anzac Cove
47. the only best picture winner directed by alfred hitchcock
48. man with most Best Actor wins
50. movie for which audrey hepburn won best actress
51. female pharaoh who disguised herself as a man
54. capital of Somalia
57. hottest planet
58. first country to host summer and winter olympics in same year
59. complete and utter _
60. member of imperial russian cavalry
62. cause of death of lenin, stalin, and churchill
63. neurological condition shared by albert einstein, cher, and steven spielberg
64. lawyer and radical leader of Jacobins in French revolution, ultimately executed
66. summer olympic sport originally named 'mintonette'
67. the first black person to ever win an academy award did so for acting in his old hollywood film

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1. 2nd-highest selling beer in world (after 'snow')
3. state in which MLK Jr was born
5. hoseless holidayer
6. highest-selling dvd of all time (film) (hint: searching for no one)
7. only afl player to captain his team to 7 straight prelim appearances
8. 'na' element
10. infamous, imprisoned writer who was transferred out of the bastille just 10 days before it was stormed during the revolution
14. only film character included on American Film Institute's 'top 50 heroes' AND 'top 50 villains' lists (you all love the actor)
15. lenin's real surname
16. coldest planet
17. first black woman to refuse to give up seat on bus, nine months before rosa parks
18. Best Actress winner in 2006, real name Ilyena Lydia Mironoff
21. country with highest alcohol consumption per capita
22. icy
23. 4-time best actor nominee who lost all four acting noms, but has won best director
24. oscar-nominated blonde actress whose daughter convicted of justifiable homicide for killing actress' husband
25. tomb carved into rock/stone
28. first australian woman to win a grammy (hint: lion)
30. uradibbu (unscramble - molly hates it!)
31. second of two countries to have only one melbourne cup winner
33. annoyed/frustrated, in austen times
36. second-highest selling album of all time, after 'thriller'
37. legendary writer sentenced to death - messenger sent word of sentence being changed to imprisonment as he was being led to the execution
38. horse with fastest melbourne cup run ever
40. first of two countries to have only one melbourne cup winner
42. 2005 Brownlow winner
44. first actor/actress to earn one million USD for a role
45. six-time oscar nominee who, with their most recent win, holds record for being oldest person to win a best actor/actress oscar
46. pixar film with tagline 'we scare because we care'
49. bishop's neighbour
52. Greek goddess of song and dance
53. excessively eager to please, used to describe mr collins in pride and prejudice
55. most eaten food in the world
56. third country to give all women the right to vote, after NZ and AUS
61. fred astaire's real surname / famous 19th-century battle with 20,000+ casualties
65. only european country with pink in its flag
68. animal from which name 'canary islands' is derived

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3. In WWI, more than 114,000 Iowa men and women served in the U.S. armed forces; 51.7% of the men drafted were ___ or farm laborers.
7. In his response to John McCrae’s poem, Donald Connolly notes in the last stanza of Response to Flanders Fields , “… The larks still sing, the poppies weep. And spill their ___ at dawn each day.”
8. “___ Star” describes a family member who has lost a loved one in military service.
11. David Franklin Tidball of Independence died while serving on the USS Oklahoma at ___ ___ in 1941.
16. started the tradition of wearing red poppies at Memorial Day? ___
18. Memorial Day was established after which conflict? ___ ___.
20. In March 1919, members of the American ___ Force convened in Paris for the first American Legion Caucus.
21. Frank Faffl of Lamont was killed in action May 27, 1918, and is buried at the Somme American Cemetery in Bony, ___.
23. During the National Memorial Day celebration, a small ___ is placed on each grave at Arlington National Cemetery.
26. Iowan ___ Crandell was the first U.S. woman to die of injuries in a combat zone; she was serving in a canteen when an artillery shell exploded nearby.
28. The Grand Army of the Republic was a group of ___ veterans.
30. According to HonorStates.org, 26 Buchanan County men were casualties of WWI; all but 11 died of ___.
31. Merle ___, from Glidden, was one of the first U.S. soldiers killed in combat in World War I.
32. The tradition of decorating the graves of the dead was based on the European Catholic Tradition of All ___ Day.
33. Springfield IL was the site of the first Boys ___ in 1935, an event organized by the American Legion.
34. President Bill Clinton decreed a National Moment of ___ at 3 PM each Memorial Day.

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1. In 1925, the American Legion created a ___ program; annually, about 82,000 youths play on Legion-sponsored teams.
2. The ___ Legion was chartered by Congress in 1919.
4. What was Memorial Day originally called? ___ Day.
5. After what war did Memorial Day become a holiday to honor the American dead from all wars? ___ ___ ___
6. What flower is associated with Memorial Day? ___.
9. Decorating the graves of fallen soldiers began on May 30, 1868, after a call by the Grand Army of the ___.
10. Donald Paul Kremer of Aurora, killed in action on Dec. 2, 1968, served as a rifleman in the ___ during the Vietnam War.
12. ___ and New Zealand celebrate Anzac Day on April 25, to recognize the first military action by their forces in WWI.
13. Petty Officer First Class Anthony Snoble of Hazleton served on the USS O’Brien; he was declared dead March 27, 1945, while missing in action and is listed as ___ at sea.
14. On Oct. 9, 1950, Donald D. Caldwell was the first Buchanan County man to die as a result of combat duty in the ___ War.
15. The first official memorial ceremony recognizing war dead was held at ___ National Cemetery on May 30, 1868.
17. According to The Wall of Faces (vvmf.org), the names of 14 Buchanan County veterans are inscribed on the ___ Veterans Memorial Wall in Washington DC.
19. President Lyndon Johnson designated ___ NY the official birthplace of Memorial Day.
22. The organization of a group of veterans now known as the American Legion was first proposed by Lt. Col. Theodore ___, Jr.
24. The line in a famous poem by Canadian doctor and teacher John McCrae, traditionally read at Memorial Day events, reads “In Flanders ___ the poppies blow,”: ___.
25. The American Legion ___ was formed in 1919, allowing women most closely associated with the men of the Legion to serve with the Legion, in peace as they had in war; in less than a year, 1,342 units were organized in more than 45 states.
26. In 1971, the federal government declared the third ___ of May be a federal holiday.
27. Winthrop soldier Gerald Dunlap, a technician with the U.S. Army Air Corps, died July 9, 1942, while a Japanese ___ of war / died as a result of malaria and beri-beri at Bataan while evading capture by the Japanese; he is memorialized at the Manila American Cemetery in the Philippines.
29. The first Buchanan County man to volunteer to serve in the Union Army was Daniel S. ___.

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1. - A Belgian town where several significant battles occurred during WWI
5. - A major European power that dissolved after WWI.
6. - ......... Maria Remarque - The author of "All Quiet on the Western Front," a novel about WWI.
7. - A British passenger ship sunk by a German submarine, contributing to the U.S. entry into the war.
9. - Slang for American soldiers during WWI.
10. - Territories administered by the League of Nations after World War I.
11. - The process of preparing and organizing military forces for war.
15. - The Australian and New Zealand Army Corps, known for their bravery at Gallipoli.
16. - The city in which Archduke Franz Ferdinand was assassinated.
19. - A situation where neither side in the war could make significant progress.
22. - Pandemic - A global influenza outbreak that coincided with WWI, causing widespread death.
23. - .......... Foot - A common condition among soldiers due to the wet and unsanitary trench conditions.
25. - ...........Alliance - A pre-war alliance between Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy.
26. - ......... Act - A U.S. policy that provided material support to Allied nations during the war.
30. - Wilson - The U.S. President during WWI who advocated for a League of Nations.
32. - ........... Pandemic - A global outbreak of a deadly influenza virus during and after the war.
33. - .......... Franz Ferdinand - The heir to the Austro-Hungarian throne whose assassination led to the war.
35. - ......... Wilhelm II - The German Emperor during WWI.
36. - Red ......... - The nickname of Manfred von Richthofen, a famous German fighter pilot.
37. - M1917 .......... - A standard-issue rifle for American soldiers in World War I.
39. - ......... Front - The battlefield in Western Europe, primarily between Germany and France.
41. - A country that did not take sides in the conflict, like Switzerland and Sweden.
44. - Big ....... - The leaders of the victorious Allied powers at the Paris Peace Conference.
45. - ......... Campaign - A failed attempt by the Allies to control the Dardanelles in 1915.
47. - .......... Gas - A chemical weapon used in the war, causing severe blistering and respiratory issues.
49. - ........ of Nations - An international organization created after World War I to promote peace and cooperation.
51. - ............ Shock - A psychological condition resulting from the intense shelling in the war.
52. - Payments made by Germany to the Allies as part of the Treaty of Versailles.
54. - Pilots who shot down multiple enemy aircraft during WWI.
55. - ........... Escadrille - A squadron of American volunteer pilots who fought for France.

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2. - The practice of limiting and distributing goods during wartime to conserve resources.
3. - The ......... War - A common name for World War I before the outbreak of World War II.
4. - Information used to promote or publicize a particular cause, often used to influence public opinion during the war.
8. - ......... of Arabia - A British intelligence officer who played a role in the Arab Revolt.
10. - A policy of building up strong armed forces to prepare for war.
12. - A German general who was a prominent figure in the war.
13. - .......... Lloyd George - The British Prime Minister during WWI.
14. - A formal agreement to cease hostilities, ending World War I on November 11, 1918.
17. - .......... Powers - The coalition of nations, including Germany and Austria-Hungary, opposing the Allies.
18. - .......... Revolution - The overthrow of the Russian Provisional Government by the Bolsheviks in 1917.
20. - A policy of aggressive military preparedness and the buildup of armed forces.
21. - Triple ......... - An alliance between France, Russia, and the United Kingdom.
24. - Deep ditches dug by both sides for protection from enemy fire during WWI.
27. - A formal agreement between nations to cooperate for mutual benefit.
28. - .......... War - A concept where a nation's entire resources are devoted to the war effort.
29. - .......... Princip - The assassin of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, a member of the Black Hand.
31. - ........ Guilt Clause - A clause in the Treaty of Versailles placing sole responsibility for WWI on Germany.
34. - ......... Front - The battlefield between Germany and Russia in Eastern Europe.
38. - Battleship .......... - A new class of warship that revolutionized naval warfare.
40. - Treaty of ......... - The peace treaty that officially ended World War I.
42. - ........... Telegram - A secret message from Germany to Mexico, proposing an alliance against the United States.
43. - ......... Front - The area of civilian life and activities far from the war's front lines.
46. - Princip - The Serbian nationalist who assassinated Archduke Franz Ferdinand.
48. - ......... Plan - A German strategy to quickly defeat France and then turn to Russia.
50. - .......... Guns - Rapid-fire firearms that changed the nature of warfare in World War I.
53. - ....... Hand - A secret Serbian society associated with the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand.

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3. What flower is associated with Memorial Day? ___.
5. President Bill Clinton decreed a National Moment of ___ at 3 PM each Memorial Day.
10. The line in a famous poem by Canadian doctor and teacher John McCrae, traditionally read at Memorial Day events, reads “In Flanders ___ the poppies blow,”: ___.
13. According to HonorStates.org, 26 Buchanan County men were casualties of WWI; all but 11 died of ___.
14. In 1925, the American Legion created a ___ program; annually, about 82,000 youths play on Legion-sponsored teams.
20. Winthrop soldier Gerald Dunlap, a technician with the U.S. Army Air Corps, died July 9, 1942, while a Japanese ___ of war / died as a result of malaria and beri-beri at Bataan while evading capture by the Japanese; he is memorialized at the Manila American Cemetery in the Philippines.
21. The ___ Legion was chartered by Congress in 1919.
22. Springfield IL was the site of the first Boys ___ in 1935, an event organized by the American Legion.
24. The first official memorial ceremony recognizing war dead was held at ___ National Cemetery on May 30, 1868.
26. In WWI, more than 114,000 Iowa men and women served in the U.S. armed forces; 51.7% of the men drafted were ___ or farm laborers.
29. What was Memorial Day originally called? ___ Day.
31. The Grand Army of the Republic was a group of ___ veterans.
32. Decorating the graves of fallen soldiers began on May 30, 1868, after a call by the Grand Army of the ___.
33. The American Legion ___ was formed in 1919, allowing women most closely associated with the men of the Legion to serve with the Legion, in peace as they had in war; in less than a year, 1,342 units were organized in more than 45 states.
34. According to The Wall of Faces (vvmf.org), the names of 14 Buchanan County veterans are inscribed on the ___ Veterans Memorial Wall in Washington DC.
35. During the National Memorial Day celebration, a small ___ is placed on each grave at Arlington National Cemetery.

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1. Petty Officer First Class Anthony Snoble of Hazleton served on the USS O’Brien; he was declared dead March 27, 1945, while missing in action and is listed as ___ at sea.
2. Donald Paul Kremer of Aurora, killed in action on Dec. 2, 1968, served as a rifleman in the ___ during the Vietnam War.
3. David Franklin Tidball of Independence died while serving on the USS Oklahoma at ___ ___ in 1941.
4. President Lyndon Johnson designated ___ NY the official birthplace of Memorial Day.
6. In March 1919, members of the American ___ Force convened in Paris for the first American Legion Caucus.
7. The song ___ is often played at Memorial Day ceremonies.
8. Memorial Day was established after which conflict? ___ ___.
9. Monia ___ started the tradition of wearing red poppies at Memorial Day, and sold poppies to her friends and coworkers to raise funds for servicemen in need.
11. The first Buchanan County man to volunteer to serve in the Union Army was Daniel S. ___.
12. After what war did Memorial Day become a holiday to honor the American dead from all wars? ___ ___ ___
15. ___ and New Zealand celebrate Anzac Day on April 25, to recognize the first military action by their forces in WWI.
16. Frank Faffl of Lamont was killed in action May 27, 1918, and is buried at the Somme American Cemetery in Bony, ___.
17. Merle ___, from Glidden, was one of the first U.S. soldiers killed in combat in World War I.
18. In his response to John McCrae’s poem, Donald Connolly notes in the last stanza of Response to Flanders Fields , “… The larks still sing, the poppies weep. And spill their ___ at dawn each day.”
19. The tradition of decorating the graves of the dead was based on the European Catholic Tradition of All ___ Day.
23. Iowan ___ Crandell was the first U.S. woman to die of injuries in a combat zone; she was serving in a canteen when an artillery shell exploded nearby.
25. “___ Star” describes a family member who has lost a loved one in military service.
27. In 1971, the federal government declared the third ___ of May be a federal holiday.
28. The organization of a group of veterans now known as the American Legion was first proposed by Lt. Col. Theodore ___, Jr.
30. On Oct. 9, 1950, Donald D. Caldwell was the first Buchanan County man to die as a result of combat duty in the ___ War.

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1. synonym for symbol

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1. Disastrous WW1 beach landing

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1. - Laurel containing 45% EucalyptolCaraway - From the Sanskrit KaraviChilli - Brought to Europe by Christopher ColumbusCoriander - Also known as CilantroCumin - Native to IranDill - Used to make GravalaxFenugreek - Cattle Feed in GreeceGarlic - China produces 73% of the world supplyOregano - World War 2 US soldiers called it Pizza HerbPaprika - A staple of Spanish CuisineParsley - One of the main ingredients of GremolataRosemary - Symbol of Remembrance worn on ANZAC DaySage - Used to treat snake bitesThyme - Last one taken to Scarborough FairFennel - Primary ingredient in AbsintheChamomile - Sometimes used to flavour beersBorage - StarflowerLemon Balm - Cultivated specifically to attract beesAngelica - Umbellifer with large compound umbels of white or greenish-white flowersLavender - A genus of 47 old-world perennial flowering plantsChervil - French ParsleyCurry Plant - Very specifically not used in Masala

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