#memorial day

Guard against the impostures of pretended patriotism. ↗

— George Washington

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Nowadays, many Americans have forgotten the meaning and traditions of Memorial Day. At cemeteries across the country, the graves of the fallen are sadly ignored, and worse, neglected. ↗

— Allen West

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While there are towns and cities still planning Memorial Day parades, many have not held a parade in decades. Some think the day is for honoring anyone who has died, not just those fallen in service to our country. ↗

— Allen West

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137 years later, Memorial Day remains one of America's most cherished patriotic observances. The spirit of this day has not changed - it remains a day to honor those who died defending our freedom and democracy. ↗

— Doc Hastings

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On what rests the hope of the republic? One country, one language, one flag! ↗

— Alexander Henry

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Patriotism consists not in waving the flag, but in striving that our country shall be righteous as well as strong. ↗

— James Bryce

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It's always the generals with the bloodiest records who are the first to shout what a hell it is. And it's always the war widows who lead the Memorial Day parades. ↗

— Paddy Chayefsky

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Man is a military animal, glories in gunpowder, and loves parade. ↗

— Philip James Bailey

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I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country. ↗

— Nathan Hale

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There's intense national feeling in America that could be called patriotism. ↗

— Michael Ignatieff

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