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It honors the men who died in wars that the United States has had. The President usually visits Arlington to place a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

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The last Monday of May.

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Memorial Day


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In the US, the next federal holiday after Memorial Day is the Fourth of July. The next holiday without time off is Father's Day.


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