Memorial Day is a day of rememberance for those who have served the United States on behalf of the American people.
  • Millions of people have made sacrifices for the United States, and many of them have died while makes these sacrifices.
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  • Americans are asked to remember people who fought and died a long time ago.
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  • We are also reminded that to this day, American men and women are putting their lives on the line in countries around the world.
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  • People who work in noncombat civil service positions are also honored on Memorial Day.
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  • Washington D.C. has many war memorials that people can visit to learn about those who have died for their country.
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