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Thanks for posting.

Would guess MOST folks, other than veterans (unless they research the subject) do not know the difference in Memorial Day and Veterans Day.

Locally, the two are celebrated in a similar manner.

Most folks locally celebrate Memorial Day by placing flowers on the graves of all of their departed loved ones. This makes sense, as most flowers are in season. Also, flags are placed on the graves of ALL veterans.

Memorial Day seems to be more somber (as it should be). There are no local parades. There are sales, but fewer than many other holidays. Events include fireworks displays..

Veterans Day features many more parades (schools are back in session). Many local food establishments furnish free, or substantially discounted meals for all living veterans or active members of the armed forces.

On a personal note, for the first time in a long time, we were able to acquire US flags MADE IN THE USA locally for the cemetery for which my family tends. For quite some time we have had to special order flags. I simply cannot place a flag made in China on a veteran's grave; seems like an insult.

Jon