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What is Memorial Day? The true meaning of why we celebrate the federal holiday
USA TODAY via Yahoo News· 12 hours agoIt was was declared a national holiday by Congress in 1971, according to the U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs. Although Veterans Day in...U.S., Memorial ...
5 THINGS TO KNOW: How did Memorial Day start and how is it observed?
McAlester News-Capital, Okla. via Yahoo News· 14 hours agoMemorial Day is an American holiday, observed on the last Monday of May, honoring the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. Memorial Day 2024 will occur ...
Memorial Day poppies honor those who died in service to their country
Herald & Review· 10 hours agoThe ...Legion typically distributes paper poppies for Memorial Day, made by members of the Disabled...
Over 27,000 American flags honor Wisconsin fallen soldiers
Associated Press· 10 hours agoA Milwaukee veterans park was adorned Friday with the last of more than 27,000 American flags for a...
‘Survival’: World War II veteran from Palm Springs shares story before return to Europe
The Desert Sun via Yahoo News· 16 hours agoFor most of his life, his stories from the war went untold...War II until he detailed his experience...
Ceremony to honor last Union soldier buried in Carlton County
The Pine Journal, Cloquet, Minn. via Yahoo News· 3 days agoMay 21—ATKINSON — The public is invited to a ceremony honoring the last Civil War Union soldier to be buried in Carlton County. Pvt.
VOICES: For Memorial Day, remember those who bought and paid for our freedoms with sacrifice
Dayton Daily News· 20 hours agoThere are American veteran cemeteries all over the United States, hallowed ground, the last resting...
Remember The ‘Heroes’ This Holiday
The Post-Journal· 43 minutes agoThe original proclamation in 1868 was made by General John Logan, Commander in Chief of the Grand Army of the Republic. It would be known as “Decoration Day” and was meant to honor the union ...
Over 27,000 American Flags Honor Wisconsin Fallen Soldiers
US News & World Report· 10 hours agoA Milwaukee veterans park was adorned Friday with the last of more than 27,000 American flags for a Memorial Day weekend tribute to every Wisconsin resident ...
Field of Flags: Milwaukee display honors 27K+ this Memorial Day
WITI via Yahoo News· 8 hours agoThe Weinkuf and Koerner families were there...is exactly what dad would love to see." Field of Flags...