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There's some confusion when it comes to
Veterans Day and Memorial Day.

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Veterans Day is a day to thank and honor everyone
who served in the military.

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Memorial Day is a day to remember and honor military service members who've died during their

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service to this country.

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The history of Veterans Day comes from Armistice Day,

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which was declared November 11, 1918,
the end of World War I. It was

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primarily set aside to honor veterans of
World War I,

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but after World War II and Korea
Congress changed Armistice Day to Veterans Day.

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Memorial Day was originally known as Decoration Day, a day set aside

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to remember all Americans lost in the
Civil War. On the first Dedication Day in

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1868, families decorated the graves of
20,000 Union and Confederate soldiers at

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Arlington National Cemetery. After World
War I, Decoration Day was renamed

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Memorial Day and extended to all service
members who died in all American wars.

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Both of these holidays recognize service
members for their patriotism, willingness

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to serve, and sacrifice for this country.