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Memorial Day was established to honor and remember the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. Originating after the Civil War, it was initially known as Decoration Day, as families would decorate the graves of fallen soldiers. The holiday was officially recognized in 1971 and now serves as a day of remembrance for all American military personnel who have sacrificed their lives in service to the country.

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