A nation slowly emerging from social distancing measures imposed by the coronavirus pandemic honored generations of U.S. veterans killed in the line of duty on a Memorial Day observed without the severe pandemic restrictions that affected the day of tribute just a year ago.
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After more than 14 months of life torn asunder by the pandemic, the holiday weekend brought no small measure of relief as Californians cautiously resumed doing the things they normally do, starting with barbecues and trips to the beach.
California now logs one of the lowest COVID-19 case rates of any state in the country, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Statewide, 1,057 people were hospitalized Monday with confirmed cases, a 23% drop from two weeks ago, according to data compiled by The Times.
Crowds pack the Santa Monica State Beach on Memorial Day as many people are eager to get out as the COVID-19 pandemic wanes.
Volunteers Plant Over 100,000 Flags At Fort Logan Cemetery For Memorial Day
DENVER (CBS4) The Memorial Day tradition of planting flags at Fort Logan National Cemetery resumed this year. The tribute was sidelined by the pandemic last year.(credit: CBS)The rainy weather didn’t stop volunteers from showing up on Sunday to pay their respects to those who fought for our freedom.More than 2,300 people came out to plant over 100,000 flags one in front of every headstone.(credit: CBS)The group that organized today’s event i…
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