Here’s an important reminder:  There’s more to Memorial Day than cookouts and mattresses.  A new survey asked Americans what Memorial Day is actually about.  And even though the answer is RIGHT THERE in the name of the holiday . . . lots of people blew it.  Only 55% got it right, it’s a holiday honoring Americans who died while serving. 27% thought it was a day honoring all military veterans, both living and dead.  And the rest gave other answers for what Memorial Day is really about or didn’t know.  The survey also found 21% of people are planning to fly a flag at half-staff on Memorial Day, 20% will go to a parade or other event, and 18% will visit the grave of someone who died while they were serving in the military.

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