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One of the earliest Memorial Day observances occurred on May 1, 1865. Organized by freed slaves and white missionaries.
Memorial Day 2025 will be observed on Monday, May 26, and while many in the U.S. look forward to the long weekend, backyard barbecues, and unofficial summer kickoff, the day holds a much deeper ...
According to the USPS website, USPS locations will indeed be closed on Memorial Day and there will be no mail delivery. Regular operations will resume on Tuesday, meaning you may have to wait an extra ...
Memorial Day began just after the Civil War, became a federal holiday in 1971, and is marked with cemetery visits, parades and ceremonies. Learn more.
Though for some the federal holiday, which falls on May 26 this year, also signals the unofficial start of summer, there’s ...
Before it was officially known as Memorial Day, the holiday was widely referred to as Decoration Day. Memorial Day became an official federal holiday in 1971, following the passage of the Uniform ...
Americans pay tribute to those who lost their lives serving their country, but how are flags supposed to be flown?
On Monday, May 26, the United States will be celebrating Memorial Day, with some looking to use it to get some holiday ...
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