Honoring Memorial Day

Melissa Dixon

How much Memorial Day history do you know? Complete this puzzle and find out.

Note: In multiple-word answers, there are no spaces in between the words. Example: DECORATIONDAY.

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3 A physical or symbolic structure dedicated to the memory of a person or event.
6 Historical name for Memorial Day, originating from the tradition of decorating graves of fallen soldiers.
7 Symbolic representations used to honor fallen soldiers, often displayed on Memorial Day.
8 The state of being free within society, a concept valued by those who fought for liberty.
10 National cemetery in Virginia, a prominent site for Memorial Day commemorations.
11 Celebration of different cultures and backgrounds, reflecting the diversity of those who served and sacrificed.
13 Those who served in the military, including those who died in service.

1 Act of honoring and preserving the memory of individuals or events central to Memorial Day.
2 The act of setting someone free from slavery, exemplified by Abraham Lincoln’s proclamation.
4 The period following the Civil War aimed at rebuilding the Southern states and integrating formerly enslaved individuals into society.
5 The conflict in the United States from 1861 to 1865, which led to the abolition of slavery.
9 The side in the American Civil War that opposed the secession of the Southern states.
12 Showing admiration and deference, essential values of Memorial Day observances.

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