Memorial Day

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May 30, observed in the United States in commemoration of those members of the armed forces killed in war. It is officially observed on the last Monday in May. Also called Decoration Day.

Memorial Day

(Government, Politics & Diplomacy) a holiday in the United States, May 30th in most states, commemorating the servicemen killed in all American wars

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Memorial Day - legal holiday in the United States, last Monday in May; commemorates the members of the United States armed forces who were killed in war

Decoration Day

legal holiday, national holiday, public holiday - authorized by law and limiting work or official business

May - the month following April and preceding June

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