-On Memorial Day, the president or vice president typically lays a wreath on the grave of an unknown soldier. -The holiday originally honored soldiers who died in the Civil War. After World War I, Memorial Day was adjusted to recognize all members of the American armed forces, who were killed in action.
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May 27, 2019 · Occurring on the last Monday in May, Memorial Day will be celebrated on May 27, 2019. While most people are aware the holiday honors America's ...
May 21, 2019 · On Sunday, May 26, 2019, the annual National Memorial Day Concert will be broadcast live from the West Front of the United States Capitol.
May 29, 2023 · The national holiday got started on May 30, 1868. Union general John A. Logan declared the day an occasion to decorate the graves of Civil War ...
Oct 27, 2009 · Memorial Day 2024 will occur on Monday, May 27. Originally known as Decoration Day, it originated in the years following the Civil War and ...
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Jun 17, 2021 · Middle-distance trips during 2021 Memorial Day weekend pass 2019 and 2020. Travelers took more than 100 million trips of 50 to 99 miles and more ...
May 26, 2023 · This year, Memorial Day will be observed on Monday, May 29. Here are 10 facts on the federal holiday, from its history and traditions to the ...
It was first widely observed on May 30, 1868 to commemorate the sacrifices of Civil War soldiers, by proclamation of Gen. John A. Logan of the Grand Army of the ...
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