what is the reason of memorial day  in the us
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The real meaning of Memorial Day Facebook0 Twitter0 Email Print. Memorial Day has come to signify the start of summer for many Americans and is often celebrated with cookouts, family get-togethers, road races and concerts. But the real meaning of Memorial Day has, for too many Americans, gotten lost in holiday hoopla.
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- Initially (officially since 1868 - proclaimed by General John Logan) Memorial Day was a holiday in memory of the soldiers who died in the Civil War. The feast was supposed to be a step towards national reconciliation. The original name (Decoration Day) comes from placing flowers on the graves of the soldiers.Memorial Day was celebrated differently in different states. Until 1890 it was celebrated in all the states of the North.elow are the dates for Memorial Day in the next 10 years. You can also see on which day of the week the holiday falls and how many days are left until that date.
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- Unfortunately, when Congress made Memorial day into a mandatory three-day weekend in with the National Holiday Act of 1971 (P.L. 90 - 363), it made it all the easier for us to be distracted from the spirit and meaning of the day.
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"Why is the Flag patch ""backwards"" on Military uniforms?" Army Regulation 670-1 states, “the American flag patch is to be worn, right or left shoulder, so that “the star field faces forward, or to the flag’s own right. When worn in this manner, the flag is facing to the observer’s right, and gives the effect of the flag flying in the breeze as the wearer moves forward.”.
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The Origins of Memorial Day Claim: Memorial Day began with a May 1865 ceremony held by former slaves to honor Union war dead. WHAT'S TRUE: In May 1865, free blacks in Charleston reburied dead Union prisoners of war and held a cemetery dedication ceremony. WHAT'S FALSE: The May 1865 event was the origin of the modern Memorial Day observance.
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- Veterans Day is an official United States federal holiday that is observed annually on November 11, honoring people who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces, also known as veterans.eterans Day is not to be confused with Memorial Day; Veterans Day celebrates the service of all U.S. military veterans, while Memorial Day is a day of remembering the men and women who gave their lives and those who perished while in service.
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This Is Why Memorial Day Is a Three-Day Weekend “This loss of memory and shift into recreation and leisure is a trend in American history. Though Memorial Day started as a way to commemorate the dead of the Civil War, today it is nearly synonymous with the start of summer and with the long weekend that many Americans use to celebrate the season. But, though the holiday has been observed on the last Monday in May for decades, it wasn’t always that way. Memorial Day was initially set on May 30—which, coincidentally, is its date this year—no matter what day of the week that would be.
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Memorial Day Veterans Day is not to be confused with Memorial Day; Veterans Day celebrates the service of all U.S. military veterans, while Memorial Day is a day of remembering the men and women who gave their lives and those who perished while in service.eterans Day is not to be confused with Memorial Day; Veterans Day celebrates the service of all U.S. military veterans, while Memorial Day is a day of remembering the men and women who gave their lives and those who perished while in service.
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Memorial Day Memorial Day is not to be confused with Veterans Day; Memorial Day is a day of remembering the men and women who died while serving, while Veterans Day celebrates the service of all U.S. military veterans.eople gather on the designated day and put flowers on graves and renew contacts with relatives and others. There often is a religious service and a picnic-like dinner on the ground, the traditional term for a potluck meal in which people used to spread the dishes out on sheets or tablecloths on the grass.
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8 Things You May Not Know About Memorial Day 1. Memorial Day and its traditions may have ancient roots. While the first commemorative events weren’t held in the United States until the 19th century, the practice of honoring those who have fallen in battle dates back thousands of years.
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Memorial Day Memorial Day honors those who lost their lives while in the military service. It is traditional to fly the American flag at half mast. Many people visit national cemeteries where volunteers will place the American flag on each grave. Memorials are attended as well.
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The real reason for Memorial Day: Sun News editorial If the meteorologists are correct, temperatures should be hovering around 70 degrees most of this weekend, perfect weather to enjoy some fun in the sun. But that is not what Memorial Day is all about. Memorial Day is an opportunity for us to reflect on the sacrifices hundreds of thousands of brave men and women have made throughout the years on battlefields near and far in order to protect the liberties we enjoy in this country.
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- In 1868, General John A. Logan, who was the commander in chief of the Union Civil War Veterans Fraternity called the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR), launched the Memorial Day holiday that is currently observed in the entire United States.
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Memorial Day 2018 and 2019 in the United States The original national celebration of Decoration Day took place on 30 May 1868. When Memorial Day became a federal holiday, it was given the floating date of the last Monday in May. Since many companies close for the holiday, Memorial Day weekend is three days long for most people.It is the unofficial beginning of the summer vacation season that lasts until the first Monday in September, which is Labor Day.ince many companies close for the holiday, Memorial Day weekend is three days long for most people. It is the unofficial beginning of the summer vacation season that lasts until the first Monday in September, which is Labor Day.
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- Memorial Day is more important to you as a gardener than you probably know. The men and women who have served in our military, fought to protect our freedom were fighting for your right to garden… a right that is not known world wide and a right that is rapidly being eroded even in our country.
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The meaning of Memorial Day The meaning of Memorial Day. By Bruce Walker. America will celebrate Memorial Day in 2016 with the two presidential candidates, for the first time ever, having never been part of those armed services whose sacrifice we honor on that holiday.
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Memorial Day There is much debate as to the location where Memorial Day originated from. Sometime during the late years of the Civil War (1861 - 1865), groups began decorating the graves of their loved ones who had died in battle.
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Memorial Day 2016 Facts: 13 Things To Know About The History, Origin Of The Holiday Memorial Day 2016 Facts: 13 Things To Know About The History, Origin Of The Holiday. By Julia Glum @superjulia On 05/29/16 AT 9:33 AM. Before you start drinking for Memorial Day, take a moment to learn the history behind the observance. It’s more than just a long weekend full of barbecue — it's a patriotic holiday intended to honor the Americans who have protected the country.
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- Memorial Day and The Liberty Bell are sacrosanct for the two represents the bulwark of what it means to be an American. My father was a World War II U.S. Marine veteran who participated in the successful campaign to liberate Europe from the stranglehold of Nazi Germany.
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Memorial Day 2015: The Real Story Behind the Holiday Memorial Day 2015: The Real Story Behind the Holiday. Memorial Day Weekend usually conjures up images of backyard parties, beaches and beer. But Memorial Day is more than just a three-day weekend marking the unofficial start of summer. It's actually been an official national holiday for over 40 years aimed at remembering those who served in the armed forces. Here is a brief look at the history behind the holiday and how people are expressing the true meaning of Memorial Day through photos on social media.
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Memorial Day 2018 Memorial Day is a United States federal holiday, commemorating those who have died in military service to their country. It is observed annually on the last Monday of May. Memorial Day was originally known as Decoration Day - an occasion to decorate the graves of the war dead - and was created in the aftermath of the American Civil War. Observances are held at military graveyards, cemeteries and memorials, and military themed parades are held across the country.
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Why is Veterans Day Important? Dave and I truly appreciate seeing the US flag proudly displayed on front porches on Veterans Day across America. Veterans Day is important because of the precious freedoms that we take for granted every day. Saying  thank you  to a person in the military is a very small price for our glorious freedom. Veterans' Reflections is a collection of articles about heroic men and women who have served in past wars including World War II, the Korean War, Vietnam War and Desert Storm.
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This Is Why Memorial Day Is a Three-Day Weekend But, while veterans’ groups fought valiantly for Veterans Day to return to its November 11 day of observance, Memorial Day was less of a focus. For one thing, Memorial Day’s Civil War roots could make its observance tricky, as Americans in the North and South commemorated it differently.
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Why Memorial Day is different from Veterans Day In 1954, after World War II, the law was amended, the word “Armistice” was changed to “Veterans” and Nov. 11 became a day to honor veterans of all American wars. This is an infographic about Memorial Day that the Census Bureau issued in 2013:
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- It was formerly known as Decoration Day and commemorates all men and women, who have died in military service for the United States. Many people visit cemeteries and memorials on Memorial Day and it is traditionally seen as the start of the summer season.