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     Memorial Day vs. Veterans Day: What we celebrate in May

     Monday, Americans will commemorate Memorial Day, as custom every May. But the reason for the holiday is sometimes confused with another holiday celebrated in the fall. What is Memorial Day?

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     Memorial Day 2024: The meaning behind the May federal holiday

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     5 things to know about Memorial Day, including its evolution and controversies

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     Memorial Day is May 27. Here are the parades, services planned in the Binghamton area

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     12 parades and ceremonies around Grand Rapids to observe Memorial Day 2024

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     Communities to mark Memorial Day with parades, ceremonies

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     Memorial Day is a time to remember. See what 50 years of Arizona events have looked like

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     Here's what's open and closed on Memorial Day

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2. Ways to honor fallen U.S. soldiers

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     Visit a military memorial, museum, or monument

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     Fly the American flag using proper mourning etiquette

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     Sponsor a thank-you bouquet

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     Provide support for the families of the fallen

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     Decorate the grave of a veteran in your family

   • Observe silence for the fallen soldiers

   • Watch the National Memorial Day Parade

   • Attend a Memorial Day Parade

   • Watch the National Memorial Day Concert

   • Post military tributes to the fallen soldiers

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   Why is Memorial Day called 'Decoration Day'?

   • As time went on, "Memorial Day" began to supplant "Decoration Day" as the name of the holiday, and it soon became a day to honor all fallen American troops, not just those from the Civil War. After the two World Wars, Memorial Day was the term in more common usage, and the act of remembering all of the fallen took on a renewed importance.

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   Was Decoration Day an official holiday?

   • (Library of Congress) But Decoration Day was not an official holiday. May 30 was a day touted by the Grand Army of the Republic, an association of Union Civil War veterans, as an official day of remembrance for people across the country. The idea was to honor the war's dead by decorating the graves of Union soldiers.

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   When did Decoration Day start?

   • Each of the former Union states had adopted a Decoration Day by 1890. As time went on, "Memorial Day" began to supplant "Decoration Day" as the name of the holiday, and it soon became a day to honor all fallen American troops, not just those from the Civil War.

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   What is a poem titled 'Decoration Day'?

   • American composer Charles Ives titled the second movement of his A Symphony: New England Holidays, "Decoration Day". Poems commemorating Memorial Day include: Veterans Day, November 11, honoring American military veterans, both alive and deceased.

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6. www.military.com › holidays › memorial-dayHow 'Decoration Day' Became Memorial Day | Military.com

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   May 8, 2024 · Military.com | By Blake Stilwell. Updated May 08, 2024 | Published May 12, 2020. For younger generations, Memorial Day is the official start of summer, kicked off with a large parade and a ...

7. www.history.com › topics › holidaysMemorial Day 2024: Facts, Meaning & Traditions | HISTORY

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   Oct 27, 2009 · Memorial Day, originally known as Decoration Day, honors the U.S. military personnel who died in all wars. Learn about its origin, observances, rituals and photo gallery on HISTORY.

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   Memorial Day (originally known as Decoration Day) is a federal holiday in the United States for honoring and mourning the U.S. military personnel who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. From 1868 to 1970, it was observed on May 30. Since 1971, it is observed on the last Monday of May.

   • Date: Last Monday in May
   • Type: Federal

   • Observed by: United States

9. www.britannica.com › topic › Memorial-DayMemorial Day | Definition, History, & Facts | Britannica

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   18 hours ago · Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, began during the American Civil War when citizens placed flowers on the graves of those who had been killed in battle. After World War I, it came to be observed in honour of those who had died in all U.S. wars, and its name changed to Memorial Day.

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10. www.archives.gov › news › topicsMemorial Day: A Commemoration | National Archives

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    May 27, 2022 · Learn about the history and significance of Memorial Day, formerly known as Decoration Day, a day to honor U.S. military veterans who died in service. Explore records, photos, videos, and articles from the National Archives related to this holiday and its origins.

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12. www.usatoday.com › story › newsWhat is Memorial Day? Meaning, history and why we celebrate in US

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    May 26, 2023 · Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, honors all soldiers who died in service to the nation. Learn about its origins, difference from Veterans Day, and why it is in May.

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    Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, honors those who died in service to the country. Learn how it started after the Civil War and how it evolved to become a national holiday.