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When is Memorial Day? This year, as early as possible
Key takeaways
- In fact, it s approaching as fast as possible.
- For more than 160 years, the U.S. has been observing Memorial Day in some form or another.
- Back in 1866, Waterloo, New York, held a city-wide Decoration Day, encouraging citizens to place memorials on the graves of soldiers.
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In fact, it s approaching as fast as possible.
For more than 160 years, the U.S. has been observing Memorial Day in some form or another. It was formally declared a national holiday by Congress in 1968.
Back in 1866, Waterloo, New York, held a city-wide Decoration Day, encouraging citizens to place memorials on the graves of soldiers.
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