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Memorial Day Observances Touched by Rain Across Nation
Memorial Day ceremonies faced rain and cancellations as the nation marked the first Memorial Day since US troops left Vietnam. Veterans honored the war dead with parades, wreaths, and flag placements, with events in Michigan, Kansas City, Madison, New York, and Minneapolis highlighting perseverance, remembrance, and survivor stories.
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Associated Press
Momber
Vietnam
Indochina
Michigan
North Vietnam
Kansas City
Cpl
Lance M. Stoddard
Liberty Memorial
Fife and Drum Corps
Missouri Civil Air Patrol
Union Cemetery
Donald Heiliger
Dame County Coliseum
Madison
Wis
New York City
United War Veterans
Soldiers and Sailors Monument
Hudson River
George Kaercher
Ft Snelling
Minneapolis
Minn