US Memorial Day

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Memorial Day Facts & Quotes

• Memorial Day was originally known as Decoration Day.
• There have been about 1.35 million US military deaths since 1775.
• The deadliest war the U.S has participated in was the Civil War, with around 620,000 deaths.
• It is customary to fly a US flag at half-staff till noon on Memorial Day.
• U.S. Army accounts 158 installations around the world. It includes over 132,000 miles of infrastructure for gas, water, electric and sewer, and more than 1 billion square feet of office space.
• It is foolish and wrong to mourn the men who died. Rather we should thank God that such men lived. - George S. Patton

Memorial Day Top Events and Things to Do

• Attend a Memorial day parade. One popular parade is the National Memorial Day Parade in Washington DC.
• All Americans are encouraged to pause for one minute at 3:00 pm (local time). Think of the sacrifices made by U.S. soldiers to provide freedom for all.
• Visit the grave of a fallen soldier.
• Have a picnic or go boating.
• Donate to a charity that serves veterans.

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