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1. Memorial Day 2023: Facts, Meaning & Traditions | HISTORY
Link: https://www.history.com/topics/holidays/memorial-day-history
Description: WebOct 27, 2009 · Memorial Day is an American holiday, observed on the last Monday of May, honoring the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. Memorial...
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2. Memorial Day | Definition, History, & Facts | Britannica
Link: https://www.britannica.com/topic/Memorial-Day
Description: Web4 days ago · Memorial Day, in the United States, holiday (observed the last Monday in May) honoring those who have died in the nation’s wars. It originated during the American Civil War when citizens placed flowers on the graves of those who had been killed in battle. Learn more about Memorial Day.
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3. Everything You Need to Know About Memorial Day | Military.com
Link: https://www.military.com/memorial-day/everything-you-need-know-about-memorial-day.html
Description: WebMar 25, 2020 · Memorial Day, observed on the last Monday of May, is a day to honor members of the military who were killed in service, both during deployments...
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4. What Is The Meaning Of Memorial Day? Why We Celebrate
Link: https://www.today.com/life/holidays/memorial-day-meaning-rcna144157
Description: WebMar 29, 2024 · Memorial Day was created to honor U.S. military personnel who lost their lives while serving our country. The holiday, which takes place each year on the last Monday in May, serves as a...
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5. What is Memorial Day? Meaning, history and why we celebrate in …
Link: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2023/05/26/memorial-day-meaning-why-celebrate/70243835007/
Description: WebMay 26, 2023 · Memorial Day was declared a national holiday through an act of Congress in 1971, and its roots date back to the Civil War era, according to the U.S. Department of Veterans’ Affairs. Unlike...
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6. Memorial Day - Wikipedia
Link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Memorial_Day
Description: WebMemorial 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.
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7. A Brief History of Memorial Day - The New York Times
Link: https://www.nytimes.com/article/memorial-day-history.html
Description: WebMay 26, 2023 · The holiday marks the unofficial start of summer and honors those who have died in the nation’s wars. Here’s how it all began. Share full article. Pete Marovich...
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8. Why do we celebrate Memorial Day? A brief history of the holiday
Link: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/culture/article/memorial-day-1
Description: WebMay 26, 2023. • 9 min read. For many Americans, Memorial Day signifies the start of the summer season, as well as a much-needed long weekend filled with activities like sporting...
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9. Memorial Day - Over 150 Years of Remembrance - U.S. National Park Service
Link: https://www.nps.gov/articles/memorial-day-history.htm
Description: WebMemorial Day is in remembrance of soldiers who fell in combat risking their lives for their country. It is about gratitude. So where does the holiday come from? Although placing flowers on graves is a very old tradition, the modern Memorial Day observance began with the end of the Civil War.
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10. Memorial Day: A Commemoration | National Archives
Link: https://www.archives.gov/news/topics/memorial-day
Description: WebMemorial Day began as a way to honor those who died in the Civil War and has become a day to honor all American veterans who gave their lives in sacrifice to our nation. Learn more about its history in the Pieces of History blog from the National Archives History Office.
