Memorial day
Memorial Day
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This is made to be dedicated to the honoring & remembering military service members who died while serving in the US Armed Forces. Many visit cemeteries, hold parades, place flags on graves, & take moments of remembrance for fallen soldiers. It was originally called Decoration Day because people decorated graves w/flowers.
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📅 Exact Age of Memorial Day
The 1st official national observance happened on May 30, 1868.
Since then it's now 🎖️ 158 years old.
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⚔️ How Many Have Died?
There isn't an exact # since today honors all US military personnel who died in service across every American war.
Current historical estimates are roughly: 1.3 M+ US military 🪖 deaths across all wars & conflicts.
The Civil War alone caused about 620,000+ military deaths
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