Reps. Ilhan Omar and Cori Bush face backlash for confusing Memorial Day with Veterans Day on social media

federal holiday in the United States of America for honoring and mourning the U.S. military personnel who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces

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Reps. Ilhan Omar and Cori Bush mistakenly interchange Memorial Day with Veterans Day in now-deleted posts on social media.
Criticism arises from the public due to the confusion caused by the politicians' social media blunders.
The politicians' mix-up raises questions about their awareness and respect for military holidays.

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Reps. Ilhan Omar and Cori Bush made a mistake on Memorial Day. They mixed it up with Veterans Day in their posts on X, which is Twitter. Memorial Day is for honoring those who died serving the country, while Veterans Day is for all who served. People noticed the mix-up and commented on it. Cori Bush later corrected her post to honor those who served and died. Ilhan Omar did not replace her post on her official account but thanked the brave men and women on her personal account. It's important to understand the difference between Memorial Day and Veterans Day to show respect for those who served and sacrificed for the country.

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