Memorial Day , by the Numbers.
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45 million veterans, have served during wartime.
656,000 military service members , have lost their lives during combat.
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New York was the 1st state , to recognize Memorial Day in 1873.
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96 members of the 116th Congress , have served in the military.
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60 percent of Americans, plan to barbecue over Memorial Day weekend.
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260,000 graves, at Arlington National Cemetery are adorned with American flags
