Crossword Clues "C"
Sea plant that proceeds the word "Reef'; (5)
What is Coral
This number is heavily associated with Veterans Day. It's not only the date and month of the year, but also the time of day the WWI armistice was signed.
What is 11
This man, best known for "The Great Gatsby" was named after the man who wrote the Star Spangled Banner, both sharing a first and middle name.
Who is F Scott Fitzgerald
Car, Scooter, Some suitcases.
What is Wheels/Tires
The average speed of this shooting out of a champagne bottle is 25-50 mph.
What is Cork
Short sleep, especially for a feline; (6)
What is Catnap
This was the original name of Veteran's Day, changed in 1954 under Eisenhower.
What is Armistice Day
When this man, author of "The Old Man and the Sea" heard that his favorite bar was scheduled for demolition, he reportedly tore a urinal from the wall in the men’s room and took it for his own.
Who is Ernest Hemingway
Snow, Healthy teeth, Surrender flag.
What is White
One of the many names of this US prison was "the Rock."
What is Alcatraz
Irish city & county, or a bottle stopper; (4)
What is Cork
March 13 is National Veterans Day for these animals, which honors American military and working ones throughout history.
What is K9/Dogs
Coincidentally, this author of Sherlock Holmes was good acquaintances with Harry Houdini.
Who is Arthur Conan Doyle
Cadbury, Godiva, Mars.
What is Chocolate
This fad of the 1950s can still be bought today, and it still comes in its egg-shaped plastic container.
What is Silly Putty
Controlled use and protection of nature; (12)
What is Conservation
Although these flowers are traditionally worn for Memorial Day, the American Legion Auxiliary distributes them on Veterans Day as well.
What is Poppies
After suffering in a severe car accident, this horror author's lawyer bought the car and demolished it so "it wouldn't be sold."
Who is Stephen King
Butterfly, Breast, Freestyle.
What is Swimming Strokes
The USA's highest occupied office space is the 98th floor of this Chicago structure.
What is Sears/Willis Tower
Movement or passage through a system of bodily vessels or electronics; (11)
What is Circulation
Each year, this branch of the military celebrates its birthday on November 10th, one day before Veterans Day.
What is Marine Corps
This author of "The Chronicles of Narnia" died due to a bout of nephritis. His death would be overshadowed by JFK's assassination less than an hour later.
Who is C.S. Lewis
Cowboys, Eagles, Giants.
What is NFL Teams
After dropping sulfur-treated rubber on a hot stove, this man accidentally discovered the process of vulcanization.
Who is Charles Goodyear