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Memorial Day

Memorial Day is an annual United States federal holiday that takes place on the last Monday of May. It was formerly called Decoration Day.

Memorial Day is a day to remember and honour the soldiers who died in the American Civil War. After World War I, the holiday was extended to honour all those who died serving in the United States Armed Forces.

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