Veterans Day is a US federal holiday celebrated on 11 November. Unlike Memorial Day (the last Monday in May) which honors those who died in military service, Veterans Day commemorates anyone who has served on active duty. While you will have to work and the USPS will deliver mail, there… Read more“Map Monday, Veterans Day Facts and History”
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Map Monday, The origins of US Memorial Day
Memorial Day – if you’re like most Americans you probably think of this day as the beginning of summer. Visions of parades, barbecues, the first open weekend for the community pool or a nearby amusement park. Those certainly pertain to the modern celebration of Memorial Day. Like many other national… Read more“Map Monday, The origins of US Memorial Day”