Memorial Day by the Numbers
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Memorial Day
by the Numbers These stats were provided
by WalletHub. 45 million veterans have served during wartime. 656,000 military service members have lost their lives during combat. New York was the 1st state to recognize Memorial Day in 1873. 96 members of the 116th Congress have served in the military. 60 percent of Americans plan to barbecue over Memorial Day weekend. 260,000 graves at
Arlington National Cemetery are adorned with American flags.
by the Numbers These stats were provided
by WalletHub. 45 million veterans have served during wartime. 656,000 military service members have lost their lives during combat. New York was the 1st state to recognize Memorial Day in 1873. 96 members of the 116th Congress have served in the military. 60 percent of Americans plan to barbecue over Memorial Day weekend. 260,000 graves at
Arlington National Cemetery are adorned with American flags.