One of the earliest recorded observances of #memorialday was held by a group of freed slaves in South Carolina-- less than one month after the end of the Civil War.https://www.history.com/topics/holidays/memorial-day-history …
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Today-- 155 years later-- we still remember the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. As their neighbors, friends, and fellow citizens, we have a responsibility to remember their sacrifice and care for their families. 
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