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What isMemorial Day?

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Memorial Day is a federalholiday in the United States.

Schools and government offices are closed.

We celebrate Memorial Daythe last Monday of May.

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Memorial Day started after the Civil War.

People wanted to honor loved ones killed in the war.

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People put flowers and flags

on soldiers’ graves.

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People held ceremoniesto honor the dead.

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After World War I,Memorial Day became a day

to honor all U.S. soldiers killed in battle.

People still put flags on graves.

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People buy red paper poppiesin honor of those who have died. The money from poppy sales helps

disabled and needy soldiers.

A tag on each poppy reads,“Honor the dead by helping the living.”

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Many people also consider Memorial Day

the start of the summer vacation season.

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People barbecue.

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Families have picnics.

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People also honorsoldiers with parades ...

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and fireworks.

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Most importantly,they teach their children

to remember the price of liberty.