Remembering all our veterans – and all those who protect and defend throughout the world – on Memorial Day. Thank you for your service and sacrifice. (Photo:
Tony Fischer, reproduced under a Creative Commons license)

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Remembering all our veterans – and all those who protect and defend throughout the world – on Memorial Day. Thank you for your service and sacrifice. (Photo:
Tony Fischer, reproduced under a Creative Commons license)
A glimpse of Richmond National Cemetery on Memorial Day Weekend (Photo: Bill Dickinson, reproduced under a Creative Commons license)
LaunchThe National Archives: Did you know that Memorial Day was originally called Decoration Day? Shortly after the Civil War, a group of Union veterans called
LaunchPeace to all who have served and are serving our nation. Comfort to those families who have lost loved ones to war. All our gratitude
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