Headline Roundup • May 29th, 2017
Happy Memorial Day
Summary from the AllSides News Team
On May 29, 2017, people from all across the aisle commemorated Memorial Day, albeit in very different ways.
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Memorial Day losing its meaning, vets groups and families lament
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ANNVILLE, Pa. -- Allison Jaslow heard it more than once as the long holiday weekend approached -- a cheerful "Happy Memorial Day!" from oblivious well-wishers.
Don't Say 'Thank You For Your Service' This Monday
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"I hope you're having a meaningful day." That might be one of the better things to say to a veteran this Monday. You should probably avoid the common refrain, "Thank you for your service," according to someone who should know.
What The Origins Of Memorial Day Can Teach Americans About Getting Along
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For many Americans, Memorial Day is nothing more than a cookout. But it began as a way to honor those who died in the Civil War, and heal a broken country.
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