| A | B |
| armistice | stop fighting by mutual agreement; a truce |
| patriotism | showing love and devotion to one's country |
| Congress | body of the Legislative branch of government that makes and passes laws |
| federal | national: having to do with the United States |
| symbol | something chosen to represent something else |
| anthem | song |
| memorial | something designed to keep a person(s) in memory |
| military | relating to the armed forces |
| veteran | member of the armed forces who has been in active service |
| Taps | military song |
| Old Glory | nickname for the American flag |
| Star Spangled Banner | our national anthem |