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     May 30, 1868

     • John A. Logan, the Commander-in-Chief of the Grand Army of Republic, chose May 30, 1868, as a day to decorate the graves of Union troops across the nation. From this beginning, Memorial Day is now designated as an annual day of remembrance to honor all those who have died in service to the United States during peace and war.
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   When did Memorial Day become a day of Remembrance?

   • An act of Congress changed Memorial Day from every May 30th to the last Monday in May in 1971. Dennis said the creation of the three-day weekend recognized that Memorial Day had long been transformed into a more generic remembrance of the dead, as well as a day of leisure.

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   What time is the American 250 patriots marker dedicated?

   • On Memorial Day, Monday, May 27, the heroic contributions of men and women of the American Revolution will be honored by dedicating the impressive DAR American 250 Patriots Marker at 1 p.m., at the Texas Panhandle War Memorial Center on 4115 S. Georgia.

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   Where did Memorial Day come from?

   • Here is a refresher: The holiday grew out of the Civil War, as Americans — Northern, Southern, Black and white — struggled to honor the staggering numbers of dead soldiers, at least 2 percent of the U.S. population at the time. Several places lay claim to being the birthplace of Memorial Day.

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   Why is Memorial Day in Boston 2023?

   • FILE - The sun shines through the flags in the Memorial Day Flag Garden on Boston Common, May 27, 2023, in Boston. Memorial Day is supposed to be about mourning the nation’s fallen service members. But it’s come to anchor the unofficial start of summer and retail discounts. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer, file)

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   3 days ago · 1. WHY IS MEMORIAL DAY CELEBRATED? It's a day of reflection and remembrance of those who died while serving in the U.S. military, according to the Congressional Research Service. The holiday is...

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   6 hours ago · COLUMBUS, Ga. — Annually, Memorial Day honors those who lost their lives protecting their country.Descendants of those who served in the American Revolution gathered at Parkhill Cemetery May 27 ...

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   1 day ago · As we celebrate Memorial Day this year, the Michigan Society of the Sons of the American Revolution takes a moment to honor the courage and sacrifice of those who have bravely served our nation. This year’s observance is particularly momentous as it preludes the 250th anniversary of American Independence, reminding us of our deep roots and ...

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   5 days ago · Armistice Day became a national holiday by 1938 and was renamed Veterans Day in 1954. An act of Congress changed Memorial Day from every May 30th to the last Monday in May in 1971.

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   4 days ago · 1. WHY IS MEMORIAL DAY CELEBRATED? It's a day of reflection and remembrance of those who died while serving in the U.S. military, according to the Congressional Research Service. The holiday is observed in part by the National Moment of Remembrance, which encourages all Americans to pause at 3 p.m. for a moment of silence. 2.

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   3 days ago · May 25, 2024, 10:36 a.m. ET. Memorial Day weekend is among the busiest for travel in the United States and the unofficial start of summer; a day for cookouts, beach trips and auto races. But...

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    3 days ago · SHILOH, Tenn. (WTVA) – Shiloh National Military Park held a living history event for Memorial Day weekend. Historians demoed the uniforms, equipment, and weapons used by soldiers in the American Revolution, War of 1812, Mexican-American War, the Civil War, World War I, and World War II. Park Ranger Chris Mekow shared that they are speaking ...