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Today is Memorial Day. From the history.com site:
Memorial 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 2020 occurs on Monday,
May 25.
Originally known as Decoration Day,
it originated in the years following the Civil War and became an official
federal holiday in 1971. Many Americans observe Memorial Day by visiting
cemeteries or memorials, holding family gatherings and participating in
parades. Unofficially, it marks the beginning of the summer season.
Like many cities, Cleveland cancelled its 2020 Memorial Day Parade. Remember and honor fallen troops when gathered around the family dinner table.
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