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 Memorial Day at Arlington National Cemetery United States
Observed on the last Monday of May, this federal holiday was formerly known as Decoration Day. It commemorates U.S. men and women who have died in military service to their country. Originally a day to honor Union soldiers who died during the American Civil War, it was expanded after World War I to include those who died in any war or military action. Memorial Day is oten observed by visiting cemeteries and memorials, and decorating gravesites with flowers. Volunteers place U.S. flags upon each gravesite in national or military cemeteries. The U.S. flag is flown at half-staff from dawn until noon local time in many locations. One of the longest standing Memorial Day traditions in the U.S. is the Indianapolis 500 race, which has been held in conjunction with Memorial Day in Indianapolis, Indiana, since 1911. Memorial Day in the U.S. is commonly viewed as the beginning of summer, with many schools dismissing for the summer on or around this date.
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