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Memorial Day

Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day to remember those who have died in our nation's service. In 1971, it 
was declared a national holiday to be 
held on the last Monday in May.  
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Memorial Day Events:
Miami - Special Memorial Tribute at Weeks Air Museum, located at 14710 S.W. 128th Street, Miami, Florida on the Saturday and Sunday, May 26th and 27th
Thanks - Phil in Miami

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