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United States Military Memorials

Memorial Day is an annual observance that honors those who died while serving in the United States military. The holiday traces its roots back to 1890, when General John A. Logan called for an annual celebration that would honor fallen soldiers from the Civil War. Today, we also use Memorial Day to commemorate brave men and women who perished during World Wars I and II,The Vietnam War,The Korean Warand the wars inIraq and Afghanistan.We may celebrate Memorial Day once a year, but there are many monuments that honor the lives lost in combat yearround. Continue on for a list of the best military service memorials you can visit.

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