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2 April, 18:30

How did the idea of Memorial Day get started?

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    The idea of Memorial Day originated in the years following the Civil War and was referred to as Decoration Day. It became an official federal holiday in 1971. It is obs erved on the last Monday of May, honoring the men and women who died while serving in the U. S. military.
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