Memorial Day
1. Memorial day is a day in which we remember those who have died in military services for our country. First know as Decoration Day, it originated in the years following the Civil War and became an official federal holiday in 1971.
2. Memorial day is traditionally on May 30, nut now is on the last Monday of May.
3. Many Americans honor Memorial Day by visiting cemeteries or memorials, holding family gatherings and participating in parades. Unofficially, at least, it marks the beginning of summer.
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