#memorial day

The average American is nothing if not patriotic. ↗

— Herbert Croly

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From 1971 onwards, the Memorial Day holiday was officially observed on the last Monday in May and became the unofficial start of the summer, with barbecues, blockbuster movie openings and mattress sales. ↗

— Allen West

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I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country. ↗

— Nathan Hale

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Nowadays, many Americans have forgotten the meaning and traditions of Memorial Day. At cemeteries across the country, the graves of the fallen are sadly ignored, and worse, neglected. ↗

— Allen West

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While there are towns and cities still planning Memorial Day parades, many have not held a parade in decades. Some think the day is for honoring anyone who has died, not just those fallen in service to our country. ↗

— Allen West

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Ceremonies are important. But our gratitude has to be more than visits to the troops, and once-a-year Memorial Day ceremonies. We honor the dead best by treating the living well. ↗

— Jennifer M. Granholm

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Patriotism was a living fire of unquestioned belief and purpose. ↗

— Frank Knox

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True patriotism isn't cheap. It's about taking on a fair share of the burden of keeping America going. ↗

— Robert Reich

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