Thursday, May 27, 2010

Memorial Day



Hello Students:

Today we will take a look at Memorial Day, a patriotic holiday in the United States of America, usually celebrated on the last Monday in May. Click here to read about Memorial Day. When you have finished, answer the following questions in your social studies notebooks.

1) What is Memorial Day?

2) Why was it originally celebrated?

3) Who does it honor now?

4) What city is is considered the birthplace of Memorial Day?

5) Who is Major General John A. Logan?

6) List four things people do to celebrate Memorial Day.

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