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Memorial Day is a United States federal holiday. It commemorates the American men and women who have died serving their country in the military.

It holds an important place in the hearts of Americans as they remember sacrifices made for their freedom.

It is observed on the last Monday of May. It first started to honour the Union soldiers who died during the American Civil War.

It took on greater importance after American losses in World War I.

The U. S. government decided the day would remember American casualties in any war, conflict or military action.

People visit cemeteries and war memorials on this day.

A special ceremony takes place at Arlington Cemetery in Washington D. C. All around the country, flags fly at half-mast until lunch time.

There is quite a history to Memorial Day.

A Yale University professor said it was first celebrated in 1865 by freed slaves in South Carolina.

The slaves buried dozens of Union soldiers in individual graves. They all died in prison.

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