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Remembering the Fallen: A Memorial Day Quiz
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By J. Mark Powell
Another Memorial Day is here.
But before you throw the hotdogs on the grill or head to the pool, let’s remember what this holiday is about.
It’s the day we honor those who gave their lives for the freedom we enjoy.
Memorial Day’s birthplace is hotly disputed.
So we’ll sidestep the controversy and focus on some aspects of the holiday you may not know, including a couple of fun food facts.
Take the quiz below and test your knowledge of this annual tradition.
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J. Mark Powell is a historical novelist and former broadcast journalist. He wrote this for InsideSources.com.
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