Memorial Day

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  1. 4. It is a tradition to fly this on Memorial Day
  2. 7. Often decorated with flowers for Fallen Soldiers
  3. 11. In May of 2000 this President declared a National Moment of Remembrance at 3pm Central Time.
  4. 12. Memorial Day often is treated as the beginning of this season
  5. 14. This state is the official birthplace of Memorial Day.
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  1. 1. Each year the 3rd US Infantry places a small American flag before the gravestones and niches of service members buried at this National Cemetary
  2. 2. The day of the week that Memorial Day is celebrated
  3. 3. This is often played at ceremonies on Memorial Day
  4. 5. The flower used as the symbol of remembrance.
  5. 6. Memorial Day originated from the _____ War
  6. 8. Memorial Day used to be known as ____ Day.
  7. 9. This was the only southern state willing to celebrate the first Memorial Day
  8. 10. The flag only stays at half-staff until this time.
  9. 13. The month Memorial Day falls in