mEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND

5/27/2023

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Hello, thanks for stopping by my Blog. I'm Aiden D. Kirchner & I'm an Army Veteran. This weekend we celebrate Memorial Day and our fallen brothers and sisters in arms. Let us not forget those who sacrificed their lives so we could continue to be free.

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Memorial Day is a federal holiday in the United States for honoring and mourning the U.S. military personnel who have died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. It is observed on the last Monday of May. From 1868 to 1970, it was observed on May 30.

What is Memorial Day celebrated for?

The Tangled Roots of Memorial Day and Why It's Celebrated. The holiday marks the unofficial start of summer and honors those who have died in the nation's wars.

Why is Memorial Day a national holiday?

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 Veterans Day, Memorial Day honors all military members who have died in while serving in U.S. forces.

What are 3 Memorial Day traditions?

What are some Memorial Day traditions? Memorial Day traditions include the laying of a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknowns in Arlington National Cemetery; religious services, parades, and speeches across the United States; and the placement of flags, insignia, and flowers on the graves of veterans.

How do you honor Memorial Day?

Over the years, Memorial Day has grown to include traditions such as the red poppy of remembrance, various parades and ceremonies, and the National Moment of Remembrance. Attending parades and public ceremonies can be a great way to show your kids the importance of remembering.

What is the difference between Veterans Day and Memorial Day?

Memorial Day and Veterans Day honor the sacrifices of innumerable individuals who sacrificed themselves to preserve the freedoms all Americans enjoy, with Memorial Day remembering those who gave their lives, and Veterans Day honoring all who served in the U.S. Armed Forces.

What are you supposed to do at 3pm on Memorial Day?

The National Moment of Remembrance is an annual event that asks Americans, wherever they are at 3:00 p.m. local time on Memorial Day, to pause for a duration of one minute to remember those who have died in military service to the United States.

What is red for Memorial Day?

The American Legion brought National Poppy Day® to the United States by asking Congress to designate the Friday before Memorial Day, as National Poppy Day. On May 26, wear a red poppy to honor the fallen and support the living who have worn our nation's uniform.

What is traditionally decorated on Memorial Day?

Originally called Decoration Day, from the early tradition of decorating graves with flowers, wreaths and flags, Memorial Day is a day for remembrance of those who have died in service to our country.

Why do we play taps at 3 00?

The time 3 p.m. was chosen because it is the time when most Americans are enjoying time off from work for the national holiday. The Moment was first proclaimed in May 2000 for Memorial Day that year and was put in law by the United States Congress in December 2000.