Multiple choice

What change happened to Memorial Day after World War I?

  1. Nothing changed from previous years.

  2. The day honored all living and dead soldiers.

  3. It honored all dead servicemen, not just from the Civil War.

  4. None of these
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Explanation

Originally, Decoration Day (later Memorial Day) was dedicated specifically to honoring those who died in the American Civil War. After World War I, the holiday was expanded to honor all American military personnel who died in any war.

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