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The National Moment of Remembrance, established by Congress, asks Americans wherever they are at 3 p.m., local time, on Memorial Day to pause in an act of national unity (duration: one minute).The time 3 p.m. was chosen because it is the time when most Americans are enjoying their freedoms on the national holiday.

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AARP Memorial Day Quiz

How Much Do You Know About Memorial Day?

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Taking the Time to Remember

Memorial Day is the time to honor and learn the stories of friends and family who served in the military. read

Celebrating Memorial Day Nationwide

From exciting airshows to Main Street parades, here's how to find both solemn remembrances and fun activities near you. Read

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veterans

Bugler Albert Madden

Playing Taps Never Gets Old for Albert Madden

Retired soldier, 92, travels all over to perform the tune. read

Rolling Thunder's New Wave

Since 1995, this nonprofit organization has been bringing attention to soldiers who are prisoners of war or missing in action. Watch

Honor Flight

Follow an elite squadron of vets as they tour the monuments built in their honor. It’s the journey of a lifetime. Watch

A Flag and a Promise Live On

A chance meeting of a stranger at a cemetery sets one woman on a mission to mark a Vietnam vet's grave every year with a flag. read

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1945: The Last Kiss

The story behind the iconic photo of the kiss that ended World War II, snapped by Alfred Eisenstaedt in Times Square. Watch

Heirs of War

The children of the "greatest generation" are hitting the trenches in ever-greater numbers to uncover their parents' wartime past. read

Making Waves

Here's a glimpse of what life was like for the WAVES — the women who joined the Navy during World War II. Watch

Pearl Harbor: On Deck at the Start of WWII

Ed Wentzlaff was aboard the USS 'Arizona' 70 years ago. read

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vets and families

When Wounded Vets Come Home

Iraq Vets

As more troops survive the fearsome injuries of war, parents of wounded veterans are thrust into the role of long-term caregivers. read

Healing America's Heroes

Helping soldiers who suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder Watch

Caring for the Caregivers

The Department of Veteran Affairs offers help to the loved ones caring for wounded vets. Watch

How-to Guide for Helping Military Families

Deployed military members leave behind spouses, children and parents who often must settle into a new community. You can be a resource. Do

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A women touches one of the crosses in the American Military Cemetery near Omaha Beach, Colleville sur Mer in Normandy, France

How a Trip to Normandy Can Reveal the Real D-Day

One family learns the stories of World War II and its veterans. read

A 'D-Day Tour' of Normandy

Where to go and what to see on your self-guided exploration of the D-Day beaches of France, the site of Operation Overlord. read

Tour Washington Memorials

The nation's capital offers a variety of guided tours of the buildings and sites that honor those who served. read

Honoring Those With Lasting Marks of Service

The American Veterans Disabled for Life Memorial in Washington will celebrate courageous men and women. Listen

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Honor Soldiers

How do you plan to celebrate and honor our fallen soldiers on Memorial Day? Share your plans and photos. Do

Memorial Day Gallery

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Veterans

Group members honor and pay tribute to all veterens. Share your memories of distinguished loved ones. Discuss

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