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Memorial Day is a holiday in the U.S. that honors those who died while serving in the country’s armed forces. It is celebrated on the last Monday in May. The day is observed by visits to cemeteries, where flags and other items are placed on the graves of veterans. There are also parades and ceremonies.

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