Weekly Address: Giving Thanks to Our Fallen Heroes this Memorial Day

Get the facts on Memorial Day, from its early history to today’s traditions.The observance of the 150th anniversary of the establishment of the Bureau of Colored Troops in the District occurred this week, only a few days before Memorial Day. It seems fitting that the sesquicentennial of the Colored Troops Bureau falls close toJust in time for Memorial Day weekend, the Seaside Heights boardwalk is ready for business. The New Jersey staple was destroyed during Hurricane Sandy last October, but after months of construction, it's ready for theThe calendar may say this is Memorial Day weekend, but at the Yebba household, it is Halloween. And Christmas. And New Year's, Valentine's Day, St. Patrick's and Easter. Oh, and Super Bowl Sunday. A crowd of 65 to 70 of the family's friendsThe observance of the 150th anniversary of the establishment of the Bureau of

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