Memorial Day
noun
1
: May 30 formerly observed as a legal holiday in most states of the U.S. in remembrance of war dead
2
: the last Monday in May observed as a legal holiday in most states of the U.S.
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Johnson stated that the legislation for Trump’s agenda could make it to his desk by the end of April, or Memorial Day at the very latest.
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Asher Notheis, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 9 Jan. 2025
One that House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) boldly promises to have on Trump’s desk by Memorial Day.
—Howard Gleckman, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
The three-day Memorial Day (May 23-25) throwdown at the Harvard Athletic Complex will also usher in some new changes this year aimed at easing crowding and providing more shade and free water for fans.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 7 Jan. 2025
This act standardized several federal holidays to create consistent three-day weekends, including Memorial Day, Labor Day, and George Washington's birthday.
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
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Asher Notheis, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 9 Jan. 2025
One that House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) boldly promises to have on Trump’s desk by Memorial Day.
—Howard Gleckman, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
The three-day Memorial Day (May 23-25) throwdown at the Harvard Athletic Complex will also usher in some new changes this year aimed at easing crowding and providing more shade and free water for fans.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 7 Jan. 2025
This act standardized several federal holidays to create consistent three-day weekends, including Memorial Day, Labor Day, and George Washington's birthday.
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
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“Memorial Day.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Memorial%20Day. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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