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Memorial Day By the Numbers

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

Poll Highlights Gap Between Economic Data and Consumer Attitudes

Poll Highlights Gap , Between Economic Data and , Consumer Attitudes . CNBC reports that over half of Americans falsely believe the United States is in the middle of an economic recession. A recession is officially defined as an extended period of economic decline, usually after gross domestic product (GDP) declines for two or more consecutive quarters. . However, for the past several years, GDP has actually been increasing. Despite this, a recent Guardian/Harris poll found that 56% of respondents believe the U.S. is currently experiencing a recession. . Despite this, a recent Guardian/Harris poll found that 56% of respondents believe the U.S. is currently experiencing a recession. . At the same time, 58% of those polled believe that the Biden administration is responsible for the perceived economic downturn. In the first quarter of 2024, the GDP grew by 1.6%. . CNBC reports that the recent poll highlights the ongoing gap between economic feelings and economic data. . Consumer attitudes have been lagging amid persistent inflation and a consequently high cost of daily living. . The poll comes just six months ahead of the November presidential election which will pit President Joe Biden against former president Donald Trump. The poll comes just six months ahead of the November presidential election which will pit President Joe Biden against former president Donald Trump. The Biden administration has been trying to shift the mood of voters and recognize economic gains the U.S. has made in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. . The Biden administration has been trying to shift the mood of voters and recognize economic gains the U.S. has made in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

5 Things You Might Not Know About Memorial Day

5 Things , You Might Not Know About Memorial Day. Memorial Day isn't just an opportunity for a barbecue or beach trip. It's a day honoring American soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. 1. , It originally honored military personnel who died in the Civil War (1861-1865). 2, Roughly 620,000 Americans died in the Civil War — making it the deadliest war in American history. 3. , Red poppies are known as a symbol of remembrance. It's a tradition to wear them to honor those who died in war. 4. , It wasn't always Memorial Day — it used to be known as Decoration Day. 5. , President Bill Clinton signed the National Moment of Remembrance Act on Dec. 28, 2000, designating Memorial Day as a National Moment of Remembrance

Conflict Avoidance Can Have a Huge Impact on Relationships

Conflict Avoidance, Can Have a Huge Impact on Relationships. NBC's 'Think' report highlights a growing trend of conflict avoidance across a wide spectrum of interpersonal relationships. This ranges from "ghosting" friends and lovers to "quiet quitting" a job. . Conflict avoidance often serves as an excuse for avoiding the maintenance that both private and professional relationships require. . This avoidance can have long-term impacts, including lowered resilience, mental health and productivity. . According to a national survey by Cornell University psychologist and gerontologist Karl Pillemer, 27% of Americans over the age of 18 have cut contact with at least one family member. . According to a national survey by Cornell University psychologist and gerontologist Karl Pillemer, 27% of Americans over the age of 18 have cut contact with at least one family member. . NBC highlights the many reasons which appear to be responsible for growing conflict avoidance. One of those reasons is modern communications, combined with an increasing distrust for others, which makes tuning out people you disagree with an easy option. One of those reasons is modern communications, combined with an increasing distrust for others, which makes tuning out people you disagree with an easy option. One of those reasons is modern communications, combined with an increasing distrust for others, which makes tuning out people you disagree with an easy option. The pandemic also reduced in-person interactions that demand real engagement and for people to resolve their differences. . Dr. Eugene Beresin, a psychiatrist at Harvard Medical School, suggests that resolving conflict , “requires building interpersonal skills that are essential for loving and effective relationships.". Research suggests that the process of conflict and arguing facilitates talk and awareness of another’s perspective, Jennifer A. Sampa, Communications researcher and therapist, via NBC