Five things to know about Memorial Day and its profound original purpose: ‘It isn’t just the barbecue’
Someone has always lamented the holiday’s drift from its original meaning
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From the Civil War to today’s mattress sales, Memorial Day is full of contradiction
Memorial Day is supposed to be about mourning the nation’s fallen service members
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From the Civil War to today's mattress sales, Memorial Day is full of contradiction
Memorial Day is supposed to be about mourning the nation’s fallen service members
The Independent UK ·
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