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... United States , the second Sunday in May . Memorial Day . In the United States , the last Monday in May , in commemoration of servicemen who have died in war . Southern states recognize Confederate memorial days on other dates . May ...
... United States , the second Sunday in May . Memorial Day . In the United States , the last Monday in May , in commemoration of servicemen who have died in war . Southern states recognize Confederate memorial days on other dates . May ...
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... United States and Canada , the first Monday in September , observed in honour of workers . 7 Independence Day . In Brazil ( 1822 ) . 9 Founding Day . In North Korea , commemoration of the founding ( 1948 ) of the Democratic People's ...
... United States and Canada , the first Monday in September , observed in honour of workers . 7 Independence Day . In Brazil ( 1822 ) . 9 Founding Day . In North Korea , commemoration of the founding ( 1948 ) of the Democratic People's ...
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... United States Army created a general staff in 1903 and the British Army in 1906. The coun- terpart of the army general staff in air forces came to be known as the air staff . ⚫armed forces organizational structure 2 : 11b logistics in ...
... United States Army created a general staff in 1903 and the British Army in 1906. The coun- terpart of the army general staff in air forces came to be known as the air staff . ⚫armed forces organizational structure 2 : 11b logistics in ...
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