Memorial Day 2023

The Memorial Day 2023 page on the Department of Veterans Affairs Open Data Portal centers on honoring and understanding the sacrifices of U.S. military service members, using data to highlight their legacy and the nation’s commemoration efforts. The website presents several main data sets, each with a distinct title and format: "Veteran Population by State" (interactive map), "Veteran Population by Age Group" (bar chart), "Veteran Population by Gender" (pie chart), "Veteran Population by Period of Service" (bar chart), "Veteran Population by Race/Ethnicity" (bar chart), "Survivor Benefits Usage" (bar chart), and "National Cemetery Administration Interments" (line chart). These visualizations provide detailed demographic breakdowns, benefit usage statistics, and information on how veterans are memorialized, collectively offering a comprehensive, data-driven perspective on the impact and remembrance of America’s veterans.