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What is Memorial Day?

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A holiday to honor soldiers who died in military service
Remember it: Memorial: those who died. Veterans: those who served.

Source: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, 2025 civics test. Last reviewed September 5, 2026.

This is question 127 of 128 on the 2025 USCIS civics test, in the section National holidays.

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