Historian and author Kenneth C. Davis joins Pat Thurston to discuss Memorial Day.

As you know, Memorial Day is widely seen as the kickoff to the summer season and a chance for a picnic outing. But Memorial Day is not about the barbecue. It is the solemn occasion on the national calendar and an opportunity to educate Americans about those who gave what Lincoln called “the last full measure of devotion.”

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