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What is Memorial Day and how has it evolved from its Civil War origins?

The U.S. holiday is a day of reflection and remembrance of those who died while serving in the U.S. military.

FILE – A member of the Army visits Section 60 of Arlington National Cemetery, in Arlington, Va., Monday, May 27, 2024, on Memorial Day. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, File)
FILE – A member of the Army visits Section 60 of Arlington National Cemetery, in Arlington, Va., Monday, May 27, 2024, on Memorial Day. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, File)
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The U.S. holiday is a day of reflection and remembrance of those who died while serving in the U.S. military.

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