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27 paź 2009 · Memorial Day is a federal holiday that honors the U.S. military personnel who died in all wars. Learn about its origins, observances and evolution from Decoration Day to a summer kick-off.
Memorial Day (originally known as Decoration Day) [1] is one of the federal holidays in the United States for honoring and mourning the U.S. military personnel who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces.
25 maj 2024 · Nearly 160 years after the end of the American Civil War, the true origins of Memorial Day remain unclear, experts say. But the holiday’s Black history has not been universally embraced.
17 paź 2024 · Memorial Day, in the United States, holiday (observed the last Monday in May) honoring those who have died in the nation’s wars. It originated during the American Civil War when citizens placed flowers on the graves of those who had been killed in battle. Learn more about Memorial Day.
26 maj 2023 · Celebrated on the last Monday in May, Memorial Day commemorates those who have lost their lives serving their country—unlike Veterans Day, on November 11, which celebrates all people...
24 maj 2013 · Memorial Day originated from local commemorations of the fallen soldiers of the Civil War, especially by women and African Americans. Learn how the holiday evolved from a regional tradition to a national observance and what it means today.
23 maj 2024 · Memorial Day began as a way to honor those who died in the Civil War and has become a day to honor all American veterans who gave their lives in sacrifice to our nation. Learn more about its history in the Pieces of History blog from the National Archives History Office.
