Memorial Day, originally known as Decoration Day, began in the years following the Civil War to honor fallen Union soldiers.
After World War I, the holiday was expanded to honor all American military personnel who died in any conflict, rather than just those lost in the Civil War.
Memorial Day is a solemn day of remembrance dedicated to those who died while serving in the United States military. It is a time to reflect on their courage, dedication, and the freedoms they helped secure
Congress then passed the Uniform Monday Holiday Act in 1968, which officially established Memorial Day as a federal holiday and moved its observance to the last Monday in May. This change went into effect in 1971 to create a three-day weekend.
This weekend, several celebrations are being held that are open to the public, so add these to your calendar:
