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Celebrate the faces, places and stories of our great nation! For 21 years, we’ve traveled the country to see 255 NPS sites, 42 states and countless attractions.

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Memorial Day isn’t about barbecues or beach days—it’s about those American heroes who gave everything for our freedom. THIS 70-SECOND VIDEO CAPTURES WHAT THE DAY IS TRULY ABOUT. 🇺🇸

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On a day where we remember our fallen as a Nation, I thought it would be interesting to see how many places around the world our heroes are “officially” laid to rest. There are 171 National Cemeteries in the U.S. and 26 National Cemeteries in other countries. There is probably

On a day where we remember our fallen as a Nation, I thought it would be interesting to see how many places around the world our heroes are “officially” laid to rest. 

There are 171 National Cemeteries in the U.S. and 26 National Cemeteries in other countries. There is probably
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🇺🇸 Memorial Day 2025 🇺🇸 Number of military fatalities in all major wars involving the United States from 1775-2025: Civil War (1861-1865) 620,000 World War II (1939-1945) 405,399 World War I (1917-1918) 116,516 Vietnam War (1965-1973) 58,209 Korean War (1950-1953) 36,516

🇺🇸 Memorial Day 2025 🇺🇸 
Number of military fatalities in all major wars involving the United States from 1775-2025:

Civil War (1861-1865) 620,000
World War II (1939-1945) 405,399
World War I (1917-1918) 116,516
Vietnam War (1965-1973) 58,209
Korean War (1950-1953) 36,516
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The Golden Gate Bridge opened to the public for the first time on this day in 1937. 200,000+ people paid 25¢ to walk the bridge, equal to about $5.50 in today's dollars. The next day it opened to cars. This footage is from the Prelinger Archives, acquired by the Library in 2002.

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Clara Barton was known as the “Angel of the Battlefield,” due to her tireless dedication working with missing and wounded soldiers (on both sides) during the Civil War and identifying deceased soldiers after the war had ended. Barton cared for soldiers and also took the time to

Clara Barton was known as the “Angel of the Battlefield,” due to her tireless dedication working with missing and wounded soldiers (on both sides) during the Civil War and identifying deceased soldiers after the war had ended. 

Barton cared for soldiers and also took the time to
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The World War II Memorial was dedicated 21 years ago today on the National Mall in Washington DC. This historic occasion took place over four days and saw 150,000 people participate in a tribute to the “Greatest Generation.” President George W. Bush called the Memorial "a

The World War II Memorial was dedicated 21 years ago today on the National Mall in Washington DC. This historic occasion took place over four days and saw 150,000 people participate in a tribute to the “Greatest Generation.”

President George W. Bush called the Memorial "a
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#OTD in 1922, the Lincoln Memorial was dedicated to honor the 16th President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln. The memorial continues to be a place to remember Lincoln’s legacy, while also serving as an important location for celebration & demonstration. #WashingtonDC

#OTD in 1922, the Lincoln Memorial was dedicated to honor the 16th President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln. The memorial continues to be a place to remember Lincoln’s legacy, while also serving as an important location for celebration & demonstration. #WashingtonDC
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Bob Hope (born Leslie Townes Hope) was well-known as a comedian, entertainer and producer. During his illustrious 80-year career in vaudeville, radio and television, he appeared in 70 films, starring in more than 50. He tap danced, sang and with brilliant comedic timing,

Bob Hope (born Leslie Townes Hope) was well-known as a comedian, entertainer and producer. During his illustrious 80-year career in vaudeville, radio and television, he appeared in 70 films, starring in more than 50. He tap danced, sang and with brilliant comedic timing,
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In September 1944, U.S. troops played a crucial role in liberating the Netherlands from Nazi occupation. In this photo, American soldiers walk with young Dutch children on the grounds of Hoensbroek Castle in Limburg, Netherlands, one of the last areas to be freed.

In September 1944, U.S. troops played a crucial role in liberating the Netherlands from Nazi occupation. In this photo, American soldiers walk with young Dutch children on the grounds of Hoensbroek Castle in Limburg, Netherlands, one of the last areas to be freed.
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During WWII, workers at the Willow Run Henry Ford aircraft factory, built a mind-blowing 8,685 B-24 bombers in just three years! No one had ever come close to manufacturing aircraft on that kind of scale before. At its peak in 1944, this factory produced a B-24 every single hour.

During WWII, workers at the Willow Run Henry Ford aircraft factory, built a mind-blowing 8,685 B-24 bombers in just three years! No one had ever come close to manufacturing aircraft on that kind of scale before. At its peak in 1944, this factory produced a B-24 every single hour.
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Lou Gehrig, the legendary first baseman for the New York Yankees, passed away from ALS, on June 2, 1941. Gehrig was known as the Iron Horse and played in a record 2,130 consecutive games between 1923 to 1939. In 1939, after receiving the shocking ALS diagnosis, he retired from

Lou Gehrig, the legendary first baseman for the New York Yankees, passed away from ALS, on June 2, 1941. Gehrig was known as the Iron Horse and played in a record 2,130 consecutive games between 1923 to 1939. In 1939, after receiving the shocking ALS diagnosis, he retired from
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On June 6, 2025, the world will pause to honor the 81st anniversary of D-Day, one of the most pivotal moments in modern history. The Normandy American Cemetery will hold a ceremony to commemorate the deeds of the U.S. armed forces and its allies at 11 a.m. CET with U.S. and

On June 6, 2025, the world will pause to honor the 81st anniversary of D-Day, one of the most pivotal moments in modern history. 

The Normandy American Cemetery will hold a ceremony to commemorate the deeds of the U.S. armed forces and its allies at 11 a.m. CET with U.S. and