The Gadsden Times
A look into the history of Memorial Day and Military Appreciation Month
Miranda Prescott, The Gadsden Times - Yesterday 10:01 PM
Since 1971, the last Monday in May has federally observed in the United States as Memorial Day, a day on which to remember and honor those who have lost their lives fighting for the country in war or combat.
Nearly 28 years later, the U.S. Congress officially declared May as Military Appreciation Month, with several holidays marked throughout, including Memorial Day, to honor all those who have served in the military.
While Memorial Day's holiday traditions have somewhat been lost to time because of commercialization, and Military Appreciation Month is not as widely discussed as many would like, the history of both is very rich with a focus on honoring those who have served in the armed forces.
Here's a look into the history of both Memorial Day and Military Appreciation Month
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