Good afternoon, dear friends! Do you know what Americans are remembering today? Today is Memorial Day — one of the most meaningful holidays in the United States. At first glance, it may seem like a long weekend: families have barbecues, people travel, and many see it as the beginning of summer. But behind this peaceful picture there is a much more serious meaning. Memorial Day is a day when Americans honor the men and women who died while serving in the military. The holiday began after the American Civil War, when people started decorating soldiers’ graves with flowers and flags...