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10 Memorial Day facts about the history of the holiday
TODAY via Yahoo News· 2 days agoMemorial Day was originally called Decoration Day. The name stemmed from the practice of decorating...
What is Memorial Day? The true meaning of why we celebrate the federal holiday
USA Today· 3 days agoFor many Americans, Memorial Day is more than a long weekend and an unofficial start to the summer...
From history to controversy: 5 things to know about Memorial Day
Military Times via Yahoo News· 1 hour agoThe day is supposed to be about mourning the nation’s fallen service members, but it’s come to...
There’s a unique way to fly the flag for Memorial Day: Do you know it?
The Hill· 2 hours agoWhat isn’t as simple is how the American flag should be flown to mark the holiday. Three years after...
Is there mail on Memorial Day? Post office open hours today
Newsweek· 6 hours agoMonday, May 27, marks Memorial Day, a federal holiday to honor those who died while serving in the...
Former President Obama surprises volunteers at Memorial Day event
Military Times via Yahoo News· 21 hours agoVA Secretary Denis McDonough is scheduled to speak at the New York Veterans Cemetery Finger Lakes in...
Editorial: Memorial Day remains a time for reflection and gratitude
Bangor Daily News· 2 days agoResidents of Waterloo, New York, and Columbus, Mississippi, claim the holiday was first observed in...
Veterans Affairs: Gratitude owed to servicemen and women who lost their lives
The Repository via Yahoo News· 16 hours agoIt was there, on May 5, 1866, when a ceremony was held to honor local veterans who had fought and...
10 Surprising Facts About Memorial Day
Time via AOL· 21 hours agoFink. There is debate on where the “home” of Memorial Day is President Johnson named Waterloo, New York, as the birthplace of Memorial ...
The Overlooked Black History Of Memorial Day | iHeart
iHeartRadio· 3 days agoOver the next century, more states and government agencies started observing the holiday for all...