Friday, May 27, 2011

MEMORIAL DAY

Memorial Day is a United States federal holiday observed on the last Monday of May. Formerly known as Decoration Day, it commemorates men and women who died while in military service to the United States.   It was First enacted to honor Union and Confederate soldiers following the American Civil War.   It was extended after World War I to honor Americans who have died in all wars.

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