MEMORIAL DAY

15 Facts About Memorial Day

The first ever Memorial Day was observed by residents of Waterloo, New York, May 5, 1866, to honor soldiers who died in the Civil War.

Memorial Day NYC Events 2017

On this day, people across the nation pay tribute to service members with wreath layings, parades, speeches and candlelight vigils.

A Day Standing Guard With Vietnam Veterans

Vietnam veterans were the last generation of soldiers drafted and the first to be spat on. Now, as they enter their upper years, the Veterans Memorial is what binds them together.

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