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1. There is an official Juneteenth flag.

2. The name of the observance is a portmanteau of “June” and

“nineteenth”, the date of its celebration.

3. Texas was the most remote of the slave states, and the

Emancipation Proclamation of January 1, 1863, was not

enforced there until after the Civil War had ended.

4. The “June 19, 1865” date was added in 2006 to

commemorate the exact day enslaved people in San Antonio

learned about the Emancipation Proclamation.

5. The star on the Juneteenth Flag acts as a metaphor for all

African Americans, in each of the 50 states, as well as

standing for Texas.

6. A cloud burst or nova encircles the star on the Juneteenth

Flag. This represents a new beginning for the African

Americans of Galveston and throughout the United States.

7. The red, white, and blue color scheme is the same as the

American flag. This serves as a reminder that enslaved

people and their descendants were and are Americans.

8. On June 18, Union Army General George Washington

Mclintock arrived at Galveston Island with 2,000 federal

troops to occupy Texas on behalf of the federal government.

9. Juneteenth celebrations in the United States typically

include prayer and religious services, speeches, educational

events, family gatherings and picnics, and festivals with

food, music, and dancing.

10. Juneteenth is a national holiday .

True False

True False

True False

True False

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1. Penny Lane is named after a real street in ______________.

a. Londonb. Liverpoolc. Sussexd. Manchester

2. Who is the lead singer of “The Who”?a. Mick Jaggerb. Paul Reverec. Roger Daltryd. Tom Jones

3. “It’s Now or Never” was the first 60’s number one for which musical icon?

a. Neil Diamondb. Paul Ankac. Frankie Avalond. Elvis Presley

4. Who sang the title track of 60’s Bond film “Thunderball”?

a. Robert Gouletb. Tom Jonesc. Richard Harrisd. John Lennon

5. Which daydream believer band initially began as a fictional band on a sitcom?

a. KC and the Sunshine Bandb. The Monkeysc. The Cowsillsd. The Partridge Family

6. Peter , Paul and Mary famously sang “Leaving on a Jet Plane”. But who wrote and sang the original version?

a. Dionne Warwickb. Joan Collinsc. John Denverd. Neil Young

7. What is the best selling single of the 1960’s in the UK?

a. Ferry Cross the Merseyb. Downtownc. I Wanna Hold Your Handd. She Loves You

8. Which UK comedian had the best selling UK single in 1965?

a. Monty Python’s Flying Circusb. Benny Hillc. Pat Roachd. Ken Dodds

9. “The Animals” were formed in which UK city?

a. New Castleb. Belfastc. London.d. Manchester

10. Jim Morrison was the lead singer for which controversial band?

a. Freddie and the Dreamersb. Pink Floydc. Doorsd. The Animals

1-B; 2-C; 3-D; 4-B; 5-B; 6-C; 7-D; 8-D; 9-A; 10-C

Patriotic Tassel GarlandYou will need:

• Red plastic tablecloth• White plastic tablecloth• Blue plastic tablecloth• Clothesline

How to make:• Cut the tablecloths into 1 inch strips.

Repeat with all the tablecloths.• Gather two of each color table cloth

pieces. Fold the length of the strips in half . Make a knot where the strips are folded in half so that a 1-inch loop remains.

• Continue making tassels until you run out of tablecloth strips. (Note: You should end with approximately 45 tassels.)

• Thread the tassels onto the clothesline.• Tie the clothesline wherever you would like to hang your garland.

(Source: thescrapshoppe.com)

DIY CRAFT Corner


Apple Pie Bites Ingredients:

• 1 package of Pillsbury Crescent Rolls• 2 Golden Delicious Apples • ¼ cup butter (divided)• ½ cup sugar• 2 tablespoons cinnamon• Small bowl• Mixing bowl • Baking sheet

How to make:• Preheat oven to 375 degrees.• Mix the cinnamon and sugar together in a small bowl.• Peel and slice apples into thin slices.• Unroll the package of crescent rolls. Separate the dough into 8 triangles.• Cut each piece of dough vertically into two triangles (you should have a total of

16 triangles).• Place the dough on a baking sheet. • Spread butter on each piece of dough.• Sprinkle a decent amount of cinnamon and sugar mixture on each piece of

dough.• Wrap one apple slice into each piece of dough.• Top each crescent roll with more butter and the cinnamon and sugar mixture.• Bake for 15 minutes.

(Source: tarynwhiteaker .com)

Recipe



Doggie Doodle DandyYou will need:

• Old shirt• Fabric paint• Paint brush• Cardstock• Pipe cleaner

How to make:• Cut the collar off an old shirt. Be sure it’s

big enough to button around your dog’s neck.

• With fabric paint and a brush, add stripes. • Fold a 2 1/2-inch by 4-inch card stock

rectangle accordion-style. Wrap the center with a pipe cleaner .

• Button the collar onto your dog’s neck. • Attach the bow with the pipe cleaner

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Patriotic Movie NightThis year , instead of fireworks outdoors, consider a patriotic movie night instead. Add some popcorn and it’s a party!

Bake a Red, White, and Blue TreatShow your patriotic spirit by whipping up some tasty stars and stripes themed desserts. Frosting is a fun way to get your kids in the kitchen. Add sprinkles to any dessert for extra flair .

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Crossword Answers

TRUE OR FALSeAnswers


1. TrueThe flag is the brainchild of activist Ben Haith, founder of the National Juneteenth Celebration Foundation (NJCF). Haith created the flag in 1997 with the help of collaborators, and Boston-based illustrator Lisa Jeanne Graf brought their vision to life.

2. True3. True4. False

Galveston, not San Antonio5. True6. True7. True8. False

Union General Gordon Gardner9. True10. False

Juneteenth is not a national holiday in the United States. It became a state holiday in Texas in 1980, and a number of other states have since declared it a state holiday or day of observance.

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