Memorial Day
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Every year on the last Monday in May, the United States celebrates Memorial Day as a federal holiday. The holiday is dedicated to remembering the courageous men and women who lost their lives while serving in the nation’s armed forces.
“As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter the words, but to live by them.”
— John F. Kennedy
