Memorial Day

• Origins of Memorial Day
  The Department of Veterans Affairs takes us back to the 1860s, when it all began.
• Veterans Stories
  Experience war stories from the Veterans History Project.
• Memorials, Military History, and Monuments
  Memorials to the brave people who defended freedom and liberty of our country, military history, and monuments...
• Soldier's Memorial Day
  More history from the Library of Congress
• Current Military Operations
  Base realignment and closures news, contacting overseas military members, defense news, support for U.S. troops...
• Help Your Country
  Provide tips, support the troops, volunteer, donate, work for the government...
• Patriotic Melodies
  Words, sheet music, and sound recordings for songs from "America the Beautiful" to "You're a Grand Old Flag"

Memorial Day Weekend

• Barbecue Food Safety
  Simple guidelines for grilling food safely
• Boating Safety
  Learn from the U.S. Coast Guard how to prevent accidents, injuries, and fatalities while boating.
• Recipes from and for Americans
  Healthy recipes, collections and publications, kids' recipes, cooking for a crowd...
• Swimming Safety
  Before you jump in, make sure you know the facts about water safety.
• Travel Safely
  Airline status, airport screening, foreign travel advisories, citizens abroad...

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