National Wreaths Across America Day honors the fallen, those who serve

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Saturday, December 17, 2022
National Wreaths Across America Day honors the fallen
Saturday marks National Wreaths Across America Day, a tradition started in 1992 that pays tribute to fallen service members.

A nationwide tribute is remembering the fallen and those who serve.

Saturday marks National Wreaths Across America Day.

Each year, Congress designates one Saturday in December for its observance.

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The tradition started in 1992.

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