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Memorial Day Weekend Party – An All-American day
By ChristiThere are many reasons to celebrate Memorial Day weekend. Send out memorable Memorial Day invitations and take some time to remember, fly the flag, and enjoy every minute of the long weekend with good friends and family. This holiday marks the beginning of summer, the opening of swimming pools, the end of school, a long weekend and, most importantly, a time for remembrance and observance. Memorial Day Party Decorations: There's no such thing as being too patriotic, especially on Memorial Day. A red-white-and blue theme helps us remember our veterans. No symbol is more fitting than the American flag. Now they are even easier to display, with flag poles made specifically for decks, yards and picnics and even tailgate parties! Remember if you're ...
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- May 15, Armed Forces Day
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Memorial Day Fun Facts
- Memorial Day is a day of remembrance of those who have died serving our country.
- Memorial day was first celebrated on May 30, 1968.
- On Memorial Day, the flag should be at half-staff until noon, then raised to the top of the staff.
- Red Poppies are recognized as the Memorial Day flower.
- "Taps" is often played at ceremonies on Memorial Day.
- Memorial Day was first called "Decoration Day" because of the practice of decorating soldier's graves with flowers.
- The official birthplace of Memorial Day is Waterloo, New York.
- Memorial Day marks the unofficial beginning of summer.
- The Indianapolis 500 takes place on Memorial Day weekend each year.
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