Moment of Remembrance Hasn't Caught On

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Ah yes, the financially conservative Repub party at your service...

"A tiny White House commission has spent the past five years and $1.5 million trying to bring a new American tradition to Memorial Day's barbecues, parades and sales: A moment of remembrance, a sigh, perhaps a prayer. Just a 30-second pause.

The results, so far, are mixed.

The White House Commission on the National Moment of Remembrance does have a theme song donated by Charles Strouse, creator of the musical "Annie." There's a logo, pens and coasters, prewritten news articles and television spots. There have been events, like a sand-sculpture display inspired by D-Day..."

More... http://www.newsday.com/news/nationworld/nation/wire/sns-ap-moment-of-remembrance,0,3080641.story