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Many of us take the opportunity to gather with friends and family over the long Memorial Day weekend. Aside from spending quality time with our loved ones, there are plenty of Memorial Day pastimes that will remind us all of the reason for the holiday, which is always observed on the last Monday in May. This year, the holiday falls on Monday, May 27.
You can create your own poppy lapel pin by crafting a paper flower or attaching a real poppy with a safety pin. Visit a local war monument, museum, or battlefield There are hundreds of historical sites that commemorate U.S. soldiers across the country. Pay a visit to a nearby battlefield, military museum, or war memorial this Memorial Day. Visit a national park Taking in the natural beauty of our country will certainly remind you to honor and appreciate the brave people who fought to protect it.
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