 Memorial Day
When: The last Monday in May. Traditionally was the 30th of May.
Memorial Day is officially celebrated on the last Monday during the month
of May. Memorial Day is dedicated to service men and women who gave their
lives for freedom and country. It is also a time to remember loved ones who
have passed away. The roots of Memorial Day go back to 1865 and the end of
the Civil War.
Memorial Day was traditionally held on the 30th of May. In 1971, Congress
changed it to the last Monday in order to afford a three day holiday weekend.
Regardless of the date, we encourage you to attend a parade, and to visit
a cemetery to honor and remember our servicemen . Take time to remember lost
loved ones in whatever way you feel appropriate.
Did you Know? Memorial Day was first called Decoration Day. It was
changed to Memorial Day in 1882.
Memorial Day also marks the beginning of the gardening and summer seasons,
even though summer will not occur for a few weeks later. It is usually marked
by holding the first family picnic of the year.
Honoring Servicemen and Women:
In Memory of Our
Honored Dead
Arlington National
Cemetery
The
History of Memorial Day
Every Day
Memorial Day well organized and lots of links to wars fought by Americans
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Fun and Games:
Memorial
Day Word Search Puzzle
Graphics, Clipart and Midis:
Liberty
Image Gallery
Patriotic
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Wallpaper
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Patriotic
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More Information:
Memorial
Day poems and links
The
Haunting Note of Taps.....
The History Channel with some little known facts.
A
Day of Remembrance nice graphics an sound...a nice tribute
Memorial
Day Links in case you have not seen enough.
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