About Memorial Day in the United States
A special day established to honor
the men and women who died serving in the United
States Military. It is a U.S. federal holiday
observed every year on the last Monday of May.
Memorial Day is also known as "Decoration Day"
because one of its most traditional activities
is decorating the greaves of veterans and loved
ones with flags, flowers, and other items.
The First Memorial Day
The first Memorial Day was declared to be May 30, 1868
and at that time it was known as "Decoration Day".
It was designated by Civil War Republican Army Commander in Chief
John A Logan for the purpose
of "strewing with flowers or otherwise decorating the
graves of comrades who died in defense of their country
during the late rebellion, and whose bodies now lie in
almost every city, village, and hamlet churchyard in the land".
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Americas Library: The First Memorial Day
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Memorial Day History and Controversy
Wikipedia "Memorial Day" Article
Article with general information about the United
States Memorial Day holiday. Includes the day's
history, name, date, interpretations, in literature
and music, traditional observance activities,
the significence of the poppy flower, and
the history of Memorial Day in the United States
northern states, southern states, and at Gettysburg.
Wikipedia "Memorial Day" Article
History Channel article and video about
the United States Memorial Day holiday.
Memorial Day Celebrations
National Cemeteries of the United States
Honor those who died serving in the military by
visiting or attending a Memorial Day ceremony
at one of the United States National Cemeteries.
Georgia Memorial Day
Roswell Memorial Day Ceremony
New Jersey Memorial Day
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Freehold Memorial Day Parade
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More New Jersey Memorial Day Parades
New York Memorial Day
Little Neck-Douglaston Memorial Day Parade
Virginia Memorial Day
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Arlington Cemetery Memorial Day Ceremony
Washington DC Memorial Day
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National Memorial Day Concert
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National Memorial Day Parade
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10 Ways to Celebrate Memorial Day in Washington DC
Directories of Memorial Day Events
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Vet Friends - Memorial Day Parade Directory
Military Holidays in the United States
All Holidays in the United States
Other May Events in the U.S.
All Events in the United States
