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Memorial Day is a day set aside to honor the men and women who sacrificed their lives while serving our country. It is observed on the last Monday of May. This year, Memorial Day falls on Monday, May 28th. Memorial Day became an official federal holiday in 1971, but has been celebrated long before it became official.  Memorial Day, then known as Decoration Day, came about after the Civil War. The leader of the Northern Civil War Veterans organization requested that there be a remembr …

What is National Airborne Day?August 16th is National Airborne Day. President George W. Bush designated the first Airborne Day in 2001 as a way to pay tribute to the airborne troops of the U.S. military. Airborne troops are also sometimes referred to as “jump troops” or “parachute troops”.History of U.S. Airborne TroopsDuring the early days of World War II, the Allies were looking for any advantage they could get against the rapidly advancing Axis forces in Asia and Europe. Even though the Unite …