First introduced to honor Union and Confederate soldiers after the Civil War, Memorial Day is now generally used to mark the beginning of summer as well as providing a time to commemorate all U.S. soldiers. Always observed on the last Monday of May, Memorial Day kicks off the grilling season and celebrates the start of the family get-togethers, beach days, picnics, fireworks and barbecues that the warmer weather will bring. … Back to Article
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