EXPLORE: Did you know this is what the American Flag used to look like? Find out more about the flag. 

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EXPLAIN: Why do we celebrate Memorial Day?

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APPLY: Click through the cards to help you finish the sentences below. 

1. Memorial Day is ... 
2. Memorial Day honors ... 
3. Memorial Day was originally called ... 
4. Memorial Day is celebrated ...
5. Many people decorate ...

a) a national holiday.
​b) Decoration Day. 
​c) in May. 
​d) soldiers who died. 
​e) the graves of soldiers. 

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SHARE: Honor Memorial Day. First, listen to the song about what makes our country great. Then, create and display something to show your pride for our country.