Stars and Stripes
Definitions of Stars and Stripes
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the national flag of the United States of Americasynonyms: American flag, Old Glory, Star-Spangled Bannertype of:flagemblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
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Memorial Day Words
Memorial Day, or Decoration Day as it was originally called in the localities in which it was celebrated, began as an occasion for decorating the graves of soldiers who had died fighting in the U.S. Civil war. Declared a national holiday in 1966, it is traditionally observed by decorating fallen soldiers' graves, honoring them with parades, speeches, and concerts, and gathering for picnics and family gatherings. Celebrate Memorial Day with these words that help promote an understanding of the holiday's meaning. Then look for more meaning in the day by learning vocabulary from Lincoln's Gettysburg Address, and recite the famous memorial oration on this solemn day.