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Memorial Day: Media

American holiday

Videos

What Is the Origin of Memorial Day?
Memorial Day is celebrated on the last Monday in May.
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Memorial Day: Arlington National Cemetery
Family, friends, and visitors honoring the fallen at Arlington National Cemetery,...
Elizabeth Fraser—U.S. Army photo/Arlington National Cemetery
Memorial Day: Arlington National Cemetery
U.S. soldiers placing flags at graves in Arlington National Cemetery, Virginia, for...
Elizabeth Fraser—U.S. Army photo/Arlington National Cemetery