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Tag: Memorial Day
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From Decoration Day to Memorial Day: How a Day of Remembrance Took Shape
Memorial Day began after the Civil War as Decoration Day, when communities placed flowers on soldiers’ graves. Here’s how it grew into the national day of remembrance Americans know today. Read more
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Talking With Kids About Memorial Day: A Simple Guide for Families
Kids often know Memorial Day as a day off from school. Here’s how to explain what it really honors, in age-appropriate terms, and a few simple ways families can mark it together. Read more
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What Memorial Day Asks of the Rest of Us
Memorial Day honors Americans who died in military service. For those who carry on in the freedom they helped secure, it asks for remembrance, gratitude and a few deliberate acts of honor. Read more
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Arlington National Cemetery: What a Place of Remembrance Teaches the Living
Before Memorial Day, soldiers place a small flag at each grave across Arlington National Cemetery. A look at the history and traditions of the nation’s best-known military cemetery. Read more
