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What does Memorial Day memorialize?

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Memorial Day, changed for Decoration Day in 1967, is a day to commemorate U.S soldiers who have died in military service.

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Is Memorial Day a work day?
nope. it is a day to remember our lost veterans.
What day was Memorial Day in 1957?
May 30 which was a Thursday.
What day was Memorial Day on in 2009?
May 25th 2009
What day was memorial day celebrated on and why?
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What day does Memorial Day fall on?
Every year Memorial Day falls on the last Monday of May.

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