{"id":1687,"date":"2019-05-24T18:50:34","date_gmt":"2019-05-24T18:50:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.aupairinamerica.com\/vac\/?p=1687"},"modified":"2019-05-24T18:54:55","modified_gmt":"2019-05-24T18:54:55","slug":"1687","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.aupairinamerica.com\/vac\/2019\/05\/24\/1687\/","title":{"rendered":"Memorial Day celebration"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Memorial<\/span> Day<\/span> is a federal holiday in the United States for remembering and honoring people who have died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. The holiday is observed every year on the last Monday of May.\u00a0 Many cities and towns host parades (check local websites to get information).\u00a0 Families and friends often relax and enjoy picnics, cook outs, opening the pool or a trip to the beach.<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The federal holiday was originally called \u201cDecoration Day<\/span>\u201d and was first observed on May 5, 1868,<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Following the battle of Gettysburg, women from Boalsburg, Pennsylvania, placed flowers on the graves of the fallen soldiers.<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The \u201cNational Moment of Remembrance Act\u201d<\/a> was signed on Dec. 20, 2000, by President Bill Clinton, designating 3 p.m. as a moment set aside to \u201cpause and consider the true meaning of this holiday.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Memorial<\/span> Day<\/span> unofficially marks the beginning of summer for many Americans<\/b><\/p>\n

\u00a0Looking to celebrate this very important day? Check what Arlington, VA has to offer:
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\u201c<\/b>How important it is for us to recognize and celebrate our heroes and she-roes<\/i><\/b>!\u201d\u00a0 ~Maya Angelou <\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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