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Memorial Day commemorates military personnel who have served and died. The following is a list of the major Memorial Day events nationwide.

The Taps Across America tribute promotes recognition of the National Moment of Remembrance on Memorial Day each year. Buglers and trumpeters are encouraged to sound Taps at 3 pm.

For starters, there's a difference between half-staff and half-mast.

Brush off the winter dust,and give your grill a thorough cleaning before the first cookout of the season. Here, we will break down what you need to do to clean your grill before summer so it's ready for a whole season of grilled meals and good times.

Celebrate the holiday with a refreshing Red White Blue Sangria recipe. A perfect summer wine cocktail recipe to serve at a barbecue.

A participant may be a veteran, an interviewer, or person donating a veteran's collection (learn more Students in the 10th grade and above may also participate and there are special resources for educators and students...

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Established in 1999 by President Bill Clinton. In December 2000, Congress passed a law requiring Americans to pause at 3 p.m. local time on Memorial Day to remember and honor the fallen. But this doesn’t appear to be common knowledge

remember, recall; to be reminded; to be reminded.

'A former soldier and journalist, and one of the great chroniclers of the world for over half a century, Jan Morris writes here in her characteristically intimate voice - funny, perceptive, wise, touching, wicked, scabrous, and above all, kind - about her thoughts on the world, and her own place in it as she turns ninety

Working: What We Do All Day: With Barack Obama. For some, it's a paycheck. For others, it's a calling. This docuseries explores the meaning of work for modern Americans in a time of rapid change.

Watch the National Memorial Day Concert, Sunday night before Memorial Day. Find out who's performing and sharing stories in honor of America's heroes.

These patriotic songs are worth adding to your playlist.

31 Popular Memorial Day Crafts, Decor, and Activities for Kids

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A pretty decorated cake with a layer of fluffy blueberry filling gets a topping of red and white strips and fresh blueberry stars. It's great for Memorial Day or any patriotic occasion.

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