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Memorial Day
Arlington National Cemetery was made for Union troops in the Civil War, on the former property of Robert E. Lee. 
 

It's almost Memorial Day. The day's origins are unclear, but it is now a national tradition honoring fallen veterans. 
Learn more about the holiday, the U.S. armed forces, and about how we honor deceased servicemembers.

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