Veteran's Day and Memorial Day

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Across
  1. 2. to make sure that something happens
  2. 4. to show or explain how things are different
  3. 7. being against or on the other side of an issue
  4. 8. relating to citizens (not the military); also polite in behavior
  5. 9. how good something is; a special feature or trait
  6. 11. a period of 100 years
  7. 14. in coming from or strongly based on something
  8. 15. to admit or recognize something as true or real
  9. 18. the place where a person is buried
  10. 19. the power to attract interest or support; or a serious request for help
  11. 21. a group of states or organizations that join together under one system
  12. 22. approved by an authority or government; formal
  13. 23. something that honors and remembers people or events from the past
Down
  1. 1. to show deep respect or to recognize someone’s service
  2. 3. happening every year
  3. 4. a group of people who live in the same place or share common interests
  4. 5. the importance or meaning of something
  5. 6. someone who has served in the military
  6. 7. the time, place, or cause where something began
  7. 10. usual ways of doing things in a culture or group
  8. 12. people born around the same time; one stage in a family line
  9. 13. to make something look special by adding items or designs
  10. 16. special matching clothing worn by members of a group (soldiers, students, teams)
  11. 17. showing love and support for one’s country
  12. 20. to grow larger or to spread out