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Archive Home > 2006 > May > 26 > While barbecuing, remember reason Memorial Day exists

While barbecuing, remember reason Memorial Day exists


May 26, 2006

Though the lure of the unofficial start of summer is what most of us think of this three-day holiday weekend as, Memorial Day has far more serious roots. Monday marks the 138th year in which Americans have spent time in May honoring those who have died in service to their country. That first....

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