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3 days ago · Though Memorial Day has evolved, it remains a day to honor the nation’s war dead. Veterans Day, however, honors everyone who has served in the U.S. military. Veterans Day, observed annually on ...
- Livia Albeck-Ripka
4 days ago · Memorial Day is the unofficial start of summer. It's a time to gather with friends and family for a grill out, a picnic, or maybe a trip to the beach to soak up the sun. ... the sentiment of each ...
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3 days ago · But in 1968, Congress passed the Uniform Monday Holiday Act, which established Memorial Day as the last Monday in May in order to create a three-day weekend for federal employees. The change went ...
2 days ago · The man who ordered the first nationwide “Decoration Day” holiday was responding to reports of Southern towns decorating the graves of dead Confederates. By Gillian Brockell. May 25, 2024 at 6 ...
3 days ago · Ember Days happen four times a year at the start of each season. Traditionally observed by some Christian denominations, each set of Ember Days is three days, kept on a successive Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday. Ember Days for 2023 September: 20, 22, 23 December: 20, 22, 23. Ember Days for 2024 February 21, 23, 24 May 22, 24, 25 September 18 ...
3 days ago · It wasn’t until after World War I that Memorial Day expanded to commemorate the fallen service members from all wars. Prior to 1971, the celebration was observed on May 30th. Prior to 1971, the ...
4 days ago · 8:50 – 8:54 (approx.): Flight 77 is hijacked above southern Ohio, turning to the southeast. The transponder is turned off by hijacker-pilot Hani Hanjour. 9:03:02: Flight 175 crashes into the south face of the South Tower (2 WTC) of the World Trade Center, between floors 77 and 85.
