memorial day
Memorial Day, which falls on the last Monday of May, commemorates the men and women who died while serving in the American military. [1]
Memorial Day, which is observed on the last Monday of May, commemorates the men and women who died while in the military service. [2]
Many people observe this holiday by visiting cemeteries and memorials. [3]
Many Americans observe Memorial Day by visiting cemeteries or memorials, holding family gatherings and participating in parades. [1]
In observance of the holiday, many people visit cemeteries and memorials, and volunteers often place American flags on each grave site at national cemeteries. [2]
By honoring the nation’s war dead, we preserve their memory and thus their service and sacrifice. [4]
Memorial Day was originally known as Decoration Day because it was a time set aside to honor the nation’s Civil War dead by decorating their graves. [1]
This article is about the American holiday. [3]
All that the consecrated wealth and taste of the nation can add to their adornment and security is but a fitting tribute to the memory of her slain defenders. [...] It could be that Decoration Day and Memorial Day were celebrated concurrently in different parts of the North for many years until World War I. The South refused to acknowledge May 30th honoring their dead on separate days until after World War I. On June 19th, 1926 by joint resolution, U.S. Congress authorized and directed the Secratary of War to accept a tablet commemorating the designation of May 30th as Memorial Day. [...] It was called Decoration Day for the act of decorating the graves of dead soldiers with flowers. [5]
First enacted to honor Union soldiers of the American Civil War (it is celebrated near the day of reunification after the Civil War), it was expanded after World War I. [3]
Keep up with the latest History shows, online features, special offers and more. [1]
It’s a sacred day to all war veterans: None need to be reminded of the reason that Memorial Day must be commemorated. [4]
This 1868 celebration was inspired by local observances of the day in several towns throughout America that had taken place in the three years since the Civil War. [1]
Sources:
[1] History of Memorial Day ‘ History.com Articles, Video …
[2] Memorial Day - U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
[3] Memorial Day - Wikipedia
[4] Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) :: Memorial Day
[5] The Memorial Day Foundation, Remember Memorial Day, Honor Our …