Memorial Day Observed: 2004: Mon, May 31 2005: Mon, May 30 2006: Mon, May 29 2007: Mon, May 28 Memorial Day is observed on the last Monday in May Memorial Day Traditional Date: 2004: Sun, May 30 2005: Mon, May 30 2006: Tue, May 30 2007: Wed, May 30
Reason We Celebrate Memorial Day: A day of remembrance for those who have died in our nation's service.
History of the Memorial Day Holiday (U.S): · Originally called Decoration Day · Memorial Day Holiday was officially proclaimed on May 5, 1868 by General John Logan, national commander of the Grand Army of the Republic · Memorial Day first observed on May 30, 1868 · Congress changed the observed Memorial Day date in 1968 to the last Monday in May to ensure a three day weekend. There is a movement to change Memorial Day observances back to the official day.
More information About Memorial Day: http://www.usmemorialday.org/ Information from the History Channel: www.historychannel.com2Fmemorialday%2F
Formal Observance of Memorial Day:
· Wear a red poppies on Memorial day to honor those who died serving the United States during war · At 3 p.m. local time on Memorial Day, Americans should pause for a moment of silence or listen to "Taps" · Visit cemeteries and place flags or flowers on the graves of veterans for Memorial Day · Visit a memorial · Attend a Memorial Day parade to honor fallen heroes
Informal Observance of Memorial Day:
· Family and friends get together for a Picnic for Memorial Day · Memorial Day is unofficial kick-off of summer season
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