Memorial Day

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2023 Date	May 29, 2023
2024 Date	May 27, 2024

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Memorial Day in 2023

Monday, May 29

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Memorial Day seeks to honor and remember those who died while serving in the military. This day aims to raise awareness about the nation’s freedom and the price for that freedom. Every year, U.S soldiers and their families pay that price.

Memorial Day is a day for reverence and honoring of those who gave their lives defending the Nation and its values. Congress declared it a national holiday in 1971. It is observed annually on the last Monday of May.

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— Lakota Man (@LakotaMan1) May 26, 2023

On Memorial Day, we honor America's fallen heroes who gave their last full measure of devotion to this nation. We'll never be able to repay the debt we owe them. But today, we rededicate ourselves to the work for which they gave their lives, and we recommit to supporting the… https://t.co/frmEzWJKWP
— President Biden (@POTUS) May 29, 2023

Among our many reasons for gratitude on this year's Memorial Day, let us please remember the life and death sacrifices made by millions of Americans and their families to save our beloved country and the world from the scourge of fascism. https://t.co/GV2jx9KC70
— Michael Beschloss (@BeschlossDC) May 27, 2023

Memorial Day facts

Memorial Day was originally known as Decoration Day.
Memorial Day was officially declared a federal holiday in 1971.
The red poppy flower became a symbol of remembrance after the publication of the famous war poem "In Flanders Fields" by Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae.
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.

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A Brief History of Memorial Day

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Memorial Day Parades set for all around the region today

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D.C.-area forecast: A few showers possible today. Memorial Day could be a bit wetter.

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Top things to do for Memorial Day

Visit the grave of a fallen soldier.
Have a picnic or go boating.
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.
Donate to a charity that serves veterans.

Memorial Day references and related sites

www.usmemorialday.org: US Memorial Day Official Website

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