Memorial Day Crossword Puzzle

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  1. 6. Month in which Memorial Day takes place
  2. 7. Member of the U.S. Army
  3. 8. The town known as "Birthplace of Memorial Day"
  4. 13. Feeling of deep love, pride, and loyalty to one's country
  5. 15. Memorial Day was originally called ______ Day.
  6. 16. Flower symbolizing Memorial Day
  7. 17. Memorial Day became a national holiday after ______.
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  1. 1. The Star-Spangled Banner is the U.S. national ____
  2. 2. These are often decorated with small American flags on Memorial Day
  3. 3. The time spent in the military
  4. 4. Describes someone who has died during the war
  5. 5. The stars and stripes
  6. 6. Memorial Day takes place on the last _____ of May
  7. 7. This is one way to observe Memorial Day. People talk about what the day means.
  8. 9. A person who shows great courage to help others.
  9. 10. The nickname for U.S. flag: Stars and _______
  10. 11. The person who served in the military
  11. 12. We ______ the soldiers who died on Memorial Day.
  12. 14. song played at military memorial services