Memorial Day Weekend is the unofficial kick off of summer. But it is much more than that. Here are answers to such basic question such as: What is Memorial Day? When did Memorial Day become a national holiday? What is the National Moment of Remembrance?
Stories Related to The Story Behind Memorial Day And The National Moment Of Remembrance
Craig McCarthy | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com, The Times (Trenton)
Sun, 05/29/2016 - 7:18pm
Sections: u.s.
Topics: New Jersey Mercer County Trenton
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