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Memorial Day is supposed to be about mourning the nation’s fallen service members. But it’s come to anchor the unofficial start of summer and a long weekend of retail discounts.
Here are some Memorial Day facts you might not know about the holiday's history, meaning and why Americans commemorate it in May.
Memorial Day is supposed to be about mourning the nation’s fallen service members, but it’s come to anchor the unofficial start of summer and a long weekend of discounts on anything from mattresses to lawn mowers.
Memorial Day is supposed to be about mourning the nation’s fallen service members, but it’s come to anchor the unofficial start of summer and a long weekend of discounts on anything from mattresses to lawn mowers.
By Stacy M. Brown | NNPA (NNPA) - Memorial Day has a deep historical connection to the African American community in the United States. The holiday, which