Memorial Day: Honoring the Brave
Memorial Day, observed on the last Monday of May, is a solemn U.S. holiday dedicated to honoring the men and women who have died while serving in the nation’s armed forces. Originating after the Civil War as Decoration Day, the tradition began with citizens decorating soldiers’ graves with flowers to remember their sacrifice. Over time, it evolved into a national day of remembrance.
Today, Memorial Day is marked by ceremonies at cemeteries and monuments across the country, including the laying of wreaths at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington Nat...
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