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Veterans Day and Memorial Day both honor those who’ve served. Here’s how they differ
By: Deepa Shivaram | NPR
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — Both Veterans Day and Memorial Day honor the U.S. military community, but the two holidays serve different purposes — and their origins are rooted in two different wars. Veterans Day was originally called Armistice Day Celebrated every November, Veterans Day honors all who have served in the U.S. military. The federal… Read More
