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Photos of Memorial Day events remembering US soldiers and sailors
Memorial Day in the U.S. -- originally called Decoration Day -- began shortly after the Civil War to honor fallen service members. This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors.
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AP photo editors published a curated gallery of Memorial Day commemorations across the U.S., a national observance that traces its origins to Decoration Day, established shortly after the Civil War to honor fallen military personnel. The piece carries no direct market or technology signal; it serves as contextual background for a U.S. public holiday that typically affects business calendars, market closures, and enterprise team availability.
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