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Veterans Day and Memorial Day both honor those who've served. Here's how they differ. Updated November 11, 2022 5:33 AM ET Originally published November 11, 2021 5:00 AM ET. Deepa Shivaram ...

Memorial Day is observed in May, and Veterans Day always falls on Nov. 11, but what's the difference? By NBC Chicago Staff • Published May 26, 2025 • Updated on May 26, 2025 at 11:36 am BOOKMARKER ...

Memorial Day, a national holiday to honor the 1.17 million men and women who have died to create and maintain the freedoms outlined in our Constitution, is not the only ...