Memorial Day's history begins after the Civil War. It became a federal holiday in 1971 and is marked with cemetery visits, parades and ceremonies.

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Memorial Day commemorates U.S. military personnel who died in service. The holiday is often considered the unofficial start of summer. Memorial Day is a federal holiday. For many, Memorial Day ...

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For many, Memorial Day means a cookout, a day at the beach or a surefire three-day weekend. It's widely considered the unofficial start of summer in the U.S. But the federal holiday is a day of ...