The nation takes time out today to honor all of the members of the U.S. Armed Forces who made the ultimate sacrifice to keep our country safe and free.
Originally called 'Decoration Day' starting in May of 1868, what we now observe as 'Memorial Day', became an official holiday in 1971. WATCH VIDEO.
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