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Memorial Day
Arlington National Cemetery - The Final Post - This Virginia cemetery is America's special place of rest for many members of the U.S. armed forces, Medal of Honor and other award recipients, persons who have been elected to federal office, astronauts, honored civilians, and others throughout the years. It has a rich history, some of which is detailed in this page, created by students for the ThinkQuest competition.
Arlington National Cemetery Official Website - For the almost four million people who visit annually, Arlington National Cemetary represents many different things. For some, it is a chance to walk among headstones that chronicle American history; for many, it is an opportunity to remember and honor the nation's war heroes; and for others, it is a place to say a last farewell during funeral services for a family member of friend.
History Channel: Memorial Day - Memorial Day is much more than a three-day weekend that marks the beginning of summer. To many people, especially the nation's thousands of combat veterans, this day, which has a history stretching back all the way to the Civil War, is an important reminder of those who died in the service of their country. Join HistoryChannel.com and uncover the interesting history of the holiday we now call Memorial Day. Discover little-known facts about America's wars and stop by the Veterans' Forum message boards to share your views with veterans, their loved ones, and fellow history buffs.
Memorial Day History and Information on U.S. War Memorials - Memorial Day started off as a somber day of remembrance, a day where we in America go to cemeteries and place flags or flowers on the graves of our war dead. It is a day where we remember our ancestors, our family members, our loved ones who have given the ultimate sacrifice. But now, too many people "celebrate" the day without more than a casual thought to the purpose and meaning of the day. This site was created to help promote the return of the original intent and meaning back to Memorial Day, to be a central point for finding information on the day.
Monuments and Memorials in Washington DC - Our nation's capital has many monuments and memorials to honor those that served their country. From here you can visit the Washington Monument, Arlington National Cemetery, The Marine Corps War Memorial, The Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Women in Military Service for America Memorial and others as well.
National Memorial Day Concert - The Washington Post has called it "music for the soul" ... "an impressive and moving assembly that unfolds with military precision." Since its debut in 1990, public television’s National Memorial Day Concert has touched the hearts and minds of millions of Americans seeking to honor those who served the nation in times of war.
No Greater Love - Founded in 1971, NGL is the only humanitarian, educational, non-profit organization in the United States solely dedicated to providing annual programs of remembrance, friendship and care for families who lost a loved one in the service of our country or by an act of terrorism. NGL is committed to freedom, human dignity and the idea that, ``the beginning of the end of war lies in remembrance." This commitment is reflected in bringing families together in remembrance of their loved ones who gave their last full measure of devotion.
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