1. Memorial Day
May 30, 2016

2. Pledge of Allegiance
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I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which its stands, one nation, under God indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
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3. Memorial Day History
Originally called “Decoration Day” and officially started on May 30, 1868
Started after the Civil War by placing flowers on the graves of soldiers
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4. Memorial Day Customs Fly the flag at half staff until noon
Raise the flag to full staff until sundown
“Taps” is played at all services using a bugle
Volunteers place flags on graves in national cemeteries
National Monument of Remembrance asks Americans to pause for one minute at 3 pm in an act of national unity

5. Difference between Veterans Day & Memorial Day
November 11 of each year
Honors all who served in military – wartime or peacetime
Also honors veterans who are still living
May 30 of each year
Honors military personnel who died in the service of their country; particularly in battle or wounds as a result of battle

6. Five Military Branches
Army
Navy
Air Force
Marines
Coast Guard
Find an image of each military symbol – you will have 5 symbols.
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7. Purple Heart Insert purple heart image here
Awarded to military who are wounded in service by the hands of the enemy
Or to next of kin if service member was killed in action or died of wounds received in action
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8. Medal of Honor Insert image of one or all 3 medals here
Highest military decoration
Presented by President
“distinguish themselves through conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of life above and beyond the call of duty”
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9. Flag Folding Ceremony Symbol of life
Symbol of our belief in the eternal life
In honor and remembrance of the veteran departing our ranks who gave a portion of life for the defense of our country to attain a peace throughout the world
Our weaker nature, for as American citizens trusting in God, it is to Him we turn in times of peace as well as in times of war for His divine guidance
Tribute to our country
Where our hearts lie

10. Flag Folding Ceremony Tribute to our Armed Forces
Tribute to the one who entered in to the valley of the shadow of death, that we might see the light of day, and to honor mother, for whom it flies on Mother's Day
Tribute to womanhood
Tribute to father
In the eyes of a Hebrew citizen, represents the lower portion of the seal of King David and King Solomon, and glorifies, in their eyes, the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob
In the eyes of a Christian citizen, represents an emblem of eternity and glorifies, in their eyes, God the Father, the Son, and Holy Ghost

11. Flag Folding Ceremony
When completely folded, stars are uppermost, reminding us of our national motto “In God we Trust”
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