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The U.S. created a Memorial Day moment of silence. Here’s what to know.

National · Ben Brasch · last updated

Memorial Day: National Moment of Remembrance at 3 p.m. Here's what it's for. - The Washington Post

The United States wants Americans to pause their Memorial Day grilling and pool splashing on Monday — it’ll only take a moment.

The U.S. created a Memorial Day moment of silence. Here’s what to know.

Here’s what to know about the moment within a holiday:

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