Bill > HR4845

This bill officially recognizes and designates the annual National Memorial Day Parade in Washington, DC, which has been held since 2004 and honors fallen American military heroes. The bill highlights the historical significance of the parade, noting its origins tracing back to a 1942 parade reviewed by President Roosevelt and General Marshall, and emphasizes its importance in educating future generations about military sacrifices. The legislation allows the Secretary of Defense to support the parade by potentially utilizing active and reserve military units and providing federal funds for ceremonial displays. The parade is described as the largest Memorial Day event in the United States, drawing hundreds of thousands of participants and spectators, and broadcasting to over 100 million homes nationwide and worldwide on American Forces Network. The parade is characterized as a living timeline of American history, featuring historical re-enactors, veterans, active-duty personnel, and musical performers, with the goal of commemorating and preserving the memory of those who have served and sacrificed for American freedom and democracy.

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