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Memorial Day

  1. Memorial Day [Snap Judgment]
    Jezebel logo Jezebel 3 days ago

    Enter your username and password. Please enter your email address to have your password reset. Please enter a valid email address. Registering will give you a user profile and the ability to add other users as friends. Full Article at Jezebel

  2. Open House Picks: Six Months Later
    Brownstoner logo Brownstoner 3 days ago

    Six months ago it was Memorial Day weekend and there were not enough open houses to make doing an Open House Picks post worth. Therefore, there's no Six Months Later post to run today! Full Article at Brownstoner

  3. Reuters Pictures 5 months ago
    South Korea's President Lee Myung-bak speaks during a Memorial Day ceremony to commemorate fallen patriots at a national cemetery in Seoul June 6, 2009.

    South Korea's President Lee Myung-bak speaks during a Memorial Day ceremony to commemorate fallen patriots at a national cemetery in Seoul June 6, 2009. View Photo »

  4. Myrtle Beach is no longer the location for two long-running motorcycle events. After many years, our residents grew weary of three weeks of noise and traffic congestion each May, and they asked City Council to end the events. As a result, the Harley-Davidson Dealers Association Spring Rally and the Atla...
    SOURCE: Myrtle Beach Sun News 2 weeks ago
  5. Visiting the Shore for holiday fun
    Philadelphia Inquirer 4 days ago

    Mark Soifer, who's worked to put Ocean City on the map for almost four decades, remembers his early years in town when the Shore closed down after Labor Day and the entire tourist industry started thinking about the next Memorial Day. Full Article at Philadelphia Inquirer

  6. 3 airlines extend, raise surcharges for busy days
    WZZM Grand Rapids logo WZZM Grand Rapids 5 days ago

    (USA TODAY)- The $10 and $20 surcharges that air travelers are paying this Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's are generating so much extra money that three airlines are extending them - and increasing them up to $50 - all the way to Memorial Day. Full Article at WZZM Grand Rapids

  7. Canarsie remembers Cathy Krivorchuck
    New York Post logo New York Post 5 days ago

    Tremors of grief reverberated throughout Canarsie last week after word spread that Cathy Krivorchuk, one of the community’s unsung foundations, had passed away. Full Article at New York Post

  8. Reuters Pictures 5 months ago
    South Korea's President Lee Myung-bak speaks during a Memorial Day ceremony to commemorate fallen patriots at a national cemetery in Seoul June 6, 2009.

    South Korea's President Lee Myung-bak speaks during a Memorial Day ceremony to commemorate fallen patriots at a national cemetery in Seoul June 6, 2009. View Photo »

  9. When we go over there Memorial Day, all there is is dirt, dust and weeds. It's pretty bad. It's in sad shape
    SOURCE: Arizona Daily Sun 3 weeks ago
  10. Memorial Day
    YouTube Logo YouTube Videos 30 months ago
  11. Nov. 19 Readers' letters
    The San Jose Mercury News 5 days ago

    "aparthied," which President Carter has been lambasted for using — and no doubt Jadallah and the Mercury News will receive a barrage of criticism for writing and publishing — is not only accurate but also recognized and used widely by Israeli writers... Full Article at The San Jose Mercury News

  12. R.I.P. Mr. G
    Edwize logo Edwize 5 days ago

    [Editor's note: Marie Boo is a school psychologist at PS 45 in Queens.] “Brace yourself — I have bad news and you’re not going to believe it.” The phone call came on the eve of Memorial Day last year from our school secretary. Full Article at Edwize

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About Memorial Day

Wikipedia

Memorial Day is a United States Federal holiday observed on the last Monday of May (in 2008 on May 26). Formerly known as Decoration Day, it commemorates U.S. men and women who died while in military service to their country. Full Article

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A veterans honor guard takes part in a Memorial Day observance in the Memorial Amphitheater of Arlington National Cemetery May 25, 2009 in Arlington, Virginia.
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  1. U.S. soldiers hold flags prior to the Memorial Day observance ceremony at the Bagram airbase, north of Kabul May 25, 2009. Reuters Pictures 6 months ago

    U.S. soldiers hold flags prior to the Memorial Day observance ceremony at the Bagram airbase, north of Kabul May 25, 2009.

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  2. A veterans honor guard takes part in a Memorial Day observance in the Memorial Amphitheater of Arlington National Cemetery May 25, 2009 in Arlington, Virginia. Getty Images logo Getty Images 6 months ago

    A veterans honor guard takes part in a Memorial Day observance in the Memorial Amphitheater of Arlington National Cemetery May 25, 2009 in Arlington, Virginia.

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  3. U.S. soldiers observe silence during a Memorial Day ceremony at the Bagram airbase, north of Kabul May 25, 2009. Reuters Pictures 6 months ago

    U.S. soldiers observe silence during a Memorial Day ceremony at the Bagram airbase, north of Kabul May 25, 2009.

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  4. US President Barack Obama speaks at a Memorial Day observance in the Memorial Amphitheater of Arlington National Cemetery May 25, 2009 in Arlington, Virginia. Getty Images logo Getty Images 6 months ago

    US President Barack Obama speaks at a Memorial Day observance in the Memorial Amphitheater of Arlington National Cemetery May 25, 2009 in Arlington, Virginia.

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  5. Sunlight is reflected off a dog tag during a Memorial Day observance ceremony at the Bagram airbase, north of Kabul May 25, 2009. The helmet, weapon, dog tags and boots represent fallen soldiers. Reuters Pictures 6 months ago

    Sunlight is reflected off a dog tag during a Memorial Day observance ceremony at the Bagram airbase, north of Kabul May 25, 2009. The helmet, weapon, dog tags and boots represent fallen soldiers.

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  6. US President Barack Obama speaks at a Memorial Day observance in the Memorial Amphitheater of Arlington National Cemetery May 25, 2009 in Arlington, Virginia. Getty Images logo Getty Images 6 months ago

    US President Barack Obama speaks at a Memorial Day observance in the Memorial Amphitheater of Arlington National Cemetery May 25, 2009 in Arlington, Virginia.

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  7. PHOENIX - MAY 25: Fans observe a moment of silence in honor of Memorial Day during the major league baseball game between the San Diego Padres and the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field on May 25, 2009 in Phoenix, Arizona. Getty Images logo Getty Images 6 months ago

    PHOENIX - MAY 25: Fans observe a moment of silence in honor of Memorial Day during the major league baseball game between the San Diego Padres and the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field on May 25, 2009 in Phoenix, Arizona.

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  8. US President Barack Obama speaks at a Memorial Day observance in the Memorial Amphitheater of Arlington National Cemetery May 25, 2009 in Arlington, Virginia. Getty Images logo Getty Images 6 months ago

    US President Barack Obama speaks at a Memorial Day observance in the Memorial Amphitheater of Arlington National Cemetery May 25, 2009 in Arlington, Virginia.

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  9. People attend Memorial Day ceremonies on May 25, 2009 at the Willow River Cemetery in Hudson, Wisconsin. Cities and towns across the US Held ceremonies to honor those who served in the military and those who died in wars. Getty Images logo Getty Images 6 months ago

    People attend Memorial Day ceremonies on May 25, 2009 at the Willow River Cemetery in Hudson, Wisconsin. Cities and towns across the US Held ceremonies to honor those who served in the military and those who died in wars.

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  10. American Flags mark grave stones at a Memorial Day program held in remembrance of those who served in the U.S. military at the Marietta National Cemetery in Marietta, Ga. , Monday, May 25, 2009. AP Photo logo AP Photo 6 months ago

    American Flags mark grave stones at a Memorial Day program held in remembrance of those who served in the U.S. military at the Marietta National Cemetery in Marietta, Ga. , Monday, May 25, 2009.

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  11. A bagpipe player plays at a Memorial Day program held in remembrance of those who served in the U.S. military, at the Marietta National Cemetery in Marietta, Ga. , Monday, May 25, 2009. AP Photo logo AP Photo 6 months ago

    A bagpipe player plays at a Memorial Day program held in remembrance of those who served in the U.S. military, at the Marietta National Cemetery in Marietta, Ga. , Monday, May 25, 2009.

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  12. American Flags mark grave stones during a Memorial Day program held in remembrance of those who served in the U.S. military, at the Marietta National Cemetery in Marietta, Ga. , Monday, May 25, 2009. AP Photo logo AP Photo 6 months ago

    American Flags mark grave stones during a Memorial Day program held in remembrance of those who served in the U.S. military, at the Marietta National Cemetery in Marietta, Ga. , Monday, May 25, 2009.

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  13. American flags mark grave stones at a Memorial Day program held in remembrance of those who served in the U.S. military at the Marietta National Cemetery in Marietta, Ga. , Monday, May 25, 2009. AP Photo logo AP Photo 6 months ago

    American flags mark grave stones at a Memorial Day program held in remembrance of those who served in the U.S. military at the Marietta National Cemetery in Marietta, Ga. , Monday, May 25, 2009.

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  14. ARLINGTON, VA - MAY 25: Sailors wait for Memorial Day ceremonies at Arlington National Cemetery May 25, 2009 in Arlington, Virginia. The United States is remembering the members of its armed services and those who have died serving the country today. Getty Images logo Getty Images 6 months ago

    ARLINGTON, VA - MAY 25: Sailors wait for Memorial Day ceremonies at Arlington National Cemetery May 25, 2009 in Arlington, Virginia. The United States is remembering the members of its armed services and those who have died serving the country today.

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  15. ARLINGTON, VA - MAY 25: Soldiers prepare for Memorial Day ceremonies at Arlington National Cemetery May 25, 2009 in Arlington, Virginia. The United States is remembering the members of its armed services and those who have died serving the country today. Getty Images logo Getty Images 6 months ago

    ARLINGTON, VA - MAY 25: Soldiers prepare for Memorial Day ceremonies at Arlington National Cemetery May 25, 2009 in Arlington, Virginia. The United States is remembering the members of its armed services and those who have died serving the country today.

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  16. PHOENIX - MAY 25: In honor of Memorial Day, Cindy McCain and U.S. Navy ensign Jack McCain observe a moment of silence on the mound before the major league baseball game between the San Diego Padres and the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field on May 25, 2009 in Phoenix, Arizona. Getty Images logo Getty Images 6 months ago

    PHOENIX - MAY 25: In honor of Memorial Day, Cindy McCain and U.S. Navy ensign Jack McCain observe a moment of silence on the mound before the major league baseball game between the San Diego Padres and the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field on May 25, 2009 in Phoenix, Arizona.

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  17. PHOENIX - MAY 25: In honor of Memorial Day, Cindy McCain and U.S. Navy ensign Jack McCain observe a moment of silence on the mound before the major league baseball game between the San Diego Padres and the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field on May 25, 2009 in Phoenix, Arizona. Getty Images logo Getty Images 6 months ago

    PHOENIX - MAY 25: In honor of Memorial Day, Cindy McCain and U.S. Navy ensign Jack McCain observe a moment of silence on the mound before the major league baseball game between the San Diego Padres and the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field on May 25, 2009 in Phoenix, Arizona.

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  18. Crowds line Constitution Avenue during the Memorial Day Parade in Washington, Monday, May 25, 2009. AP Photo logo AP Photo 6 months ago

    Crowds line Constitution Avenue during the Memorial Day Parade in Washington, Monday, May 25, 2009.

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  19. Jose Bernardo Pacheco holds American flags at a Memorial Day ceremony at the San Francisco National Cemetery in the Presidio on Monday, May 25, 2009, in San Francisco. AP Photo logo AP Photo 6 months ago

    Jose Bernardo Pacheco holds American flags at a Memorial Day ceremony at the San Francisco National Cemetery in the Presidio on Monday, May 25, 2009, in San Francisco.

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  20. U.S. soldiers pay respects during a Memorial Day observance ceremony at Camp Eggers in Kabul, Afghanistan, Monday, May 25, 2009. AP Photo logo AP Photo 6 months ago

    U.S. soldiers pay respects during a Memorial Day observance ceremony at Camp Eggers in Kabul, Afghanistan, Monday, May 25, 2009.

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  21. A U.S. soldier has a roll call during a Memorial Day observance ceremony at Camp Eggers in Kabul, Afghanistan, Monday, May 25, 2009. AP Photo logo AP Photo 6 months ago

    A U.S. soldier has a roll call during a Memorial Day observance ceremony at Camp Eggers in Kabul, Afghanistan, Monday, May 25, 2009.

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  22. U.S. soldiers salute during a Memorial Day observance ceremony at Camp Eggers in Kabul, Afghanistan, Monday, May 25, 2009. AP Photo logo AP Photo 6 months ago

    U.S. soldiers salute during a Memorial Day observance ceremony at Camp Eggers in Kabul, Afghanistan, Monday, May 25, 2009.

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  23. U.S. soldiers and Afghan officials pay respects during a Memorial Day observance ceremony at Camp Eggers in Kabul, Afghanistan, Monday, May 25, 2009. AP Photo logo AP Photo 6 months ago

    U.S. soldiers and Afghan officials pay respects during a Memorial Day observance ceremony at Camp Eggers in Kabul, Afghanistan, Monday, May 25, 2009.

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  24. President Barack Obama speaks at a Memorial Day ceremony, Monday, May 25, 2009, Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va. AP Photo logo AP Photo 6 months ago

    President Barack Obama speaks at a Memorial Day ceremony, Monday, May 25, 2009, Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va.

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  25. President Barack Obama speaks at a Memorial Day ceremony, Monday, May 25, 2009, Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va. AP Photo logo AP Photo 6 months ago

    President Barack Obama speaks at a Memorial Day ceremony, Monday, May 25, 2009, Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va.

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A veterans honor guard takes part in a Memorial Day observance in the Memorial Amphitheater of Arlington National Cemetery May 25, 2009 in Arlington, Virginia.

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