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HISTORY: Memorial Day
« on: May 28, 2023, 02:10:03 pm »
Memorial Day
BY: HISTORY.COM EDITORS

UPDATED: MAY 24, 2023 | ORIGINAL: OCTOBER 27, 2009

 
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Table of Contents
The Birthplace of Memorial Day and Early Observances
Decoration Day
History of Memorial Day
Memorial Day Traditions and Rituals
Photo Gallery
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 Day 2023 will occur on Monday, May 29.

Originally known as Decoration Day, it originated in the years following the Civil War and became an official federal holiday in 1971. Many Americans observe Memorial Day by visiting cemeteries or memorials, holding family gatherings and participating in parades. Unofficially, it marks the beginning of the summer season.

The Birthplace of Memorial Day and Early Observances

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