Known as declaration day. Memorial day became an official federal holiday in 1971. I believe declaration day is what it used to be known. Mike, allie, it is good to be having you on board today. I think about the ceremonies we have covered across the bay area for some 15 years or so. And i think what is missing this year is often the best part of the memorial day ceremonies. Sometimes you have to be seated or standing next to someone you have never met before then you turn and ask, why are you here . You get to learn about their daughter, their son, their husband or they brought their children to learn about memorial day and unfortunately, that is not really able to happen this year. I think you touched on it right there, about teaching your children about memorial day. My son always helps me raise the flag. We have our flag up right now. We put it up on friday, no school today, today is a day of education for our youth. To tell them, these men and women who died for our country, there
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