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Survey of 1,000 Adults March 28-29, 2005
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May 30, 2005--Forty-nine percent (49%) say they will do something special this weekend to "celebrate Memorial Day and honor those who have given their life for our country." Five years ago, in the era before the 9/11 terrorist attacks, just 37% made such plans. Thirty-six percent (36%) of Americans have a close friend or relative who has given their life while serving in the U.S. military. Among those who have suffered such a loss, 64% are making special plans for Memorial Day weekend. Forty-six percent (46%) of American adults say that Memorial Day is one of our nation's most important holidays. Just 10% say it is one of our least important while 39% place it somewhere in between. Among veterans, 59% consider Memorial Day one of our most important holidays. Americans who have lost a close friend or relative can be found in similar numbers among many demographic groups--37% of men, 36% of women; 36% of married Americans, 38% of those who are not married; 37% of Investors, 36% of non-Investors; 37% of those who are white, 36% of those who are not; and, 39% of Republicans, 37% of Democrats. Forty-seven percent (47%) of those over 65 knew a close friend or relative who gave their life serving our country. Thirty-seven percent (37%) of those 50-64 suffered the same loss along with 32% of those under 30. Fifty-seven percent (57%) of veterans have lost a close friend or relative in military service. A separate release showed that 67% of Americans hold a favorable opinion of the U.S. military. Demographic details are available for Premium Members. Rasmussen Reports is an electronic publishing firm specializing in the collection, publication, and distribution of public opinion polling information. Our publications provide real-time information on consumer confidence, investor confidence, employment data, the political situation, and other topics of value and interest. We provide daily updates on the economic confidence of Consumers and Investors. Our consumer data generally identifies trends two to six weeks ahead of traditional consumer confidence measures. To keep up with our latest releases, be sure to visit the Rasmussen Reports Home Page.
This survey of 1,000 Adults was conducted by Rasmussen Reports May 28-29, 2005. The margin of sampling error is +/- 3 percentage points with a 95% level of confidence. |
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