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What role did Memorial Day have in Civil War memory?

  1. It began honoring Civil War dead and later expanded to honor all U.S. military dead
  2. It was created to celebrate the signing of the Constitution
  3. It marked the start of the Revolutionary War
  4. It was originally a holiday for railroad workers only
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Correct answer: It began honoring Civil War dead and later expanded to honor all U.S. military dead

Memorial Day developed from post-Civil War practices of decorating soldiers' graves. Over time, it became a national day of remembrance for Americans who died in military service.

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