Memorial Day became a federal holiday in 1971. Here is a look at how Americans have celebrated through the years while also honoring those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country.
According to WMTW, a much deserving Maine family were the recipients of a random act of kindness and received the gift of a lifetime. Tunnel to Towers Foundation, a New York-based foundation, started to honor firefighters who lost their lives on 9/11.
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Memorial Day is a day set aside to honor those who have lost their lives in war defending our freedom. It didn’t start that way though. It started to honor those who died during the Civil War and wasn’t expanded to horror all who have died in all wars until after World War l.
As we remember our veterans who gave it all for our freedom, let's listen to five great country songs to remember the men and women who served and continue to serve our great country.
American Soldier/Toby Keith
If You're Reading This/Tim McGraw
Have You Forgotten/Darryl Worley
God Bless The USA/Lee Greenwood
Arlington/Trace Adkins
Happy Memorial Day Weekend! Safe travel if you're hitting the road this weekend. 930,000 vehicles will travel the turnpike between Friday and Monday.
The Busiest Times:
Friday: between 4:00 PM and 8:00 PM northbound.
Monday: the York Toll Plaza southbound will have 55,000 departing Maine, with the heaviest times between 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM...