fast facts: memorial day.

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Why do we have memorial day weekend? I asked myself that same question. So I did a llittle internet researching. Here is what I found about this great weekend.

Why we Celebrate Memorial Day:
It's a day of remembrance for those who have died in our nation's service.

The History of the Memorial Day Holiday (U.S):
Originally called Decoration Day

First observed on May 30, 1868

Congress changed the observed Memorial Day date in 1968 to the last Monday in May to ensure a three day weekend. (There is a movement to change Memorial Day observances back to the official day.)

Ways we can celebrate Memorial Day:
Wear a red poppies on Memorial day to honor those who died serving the United States during war.

At 3 p.m. local time on Memorial Day, Americans should pause for a moment of silence or listen to "Taps"

Visit cemeteries and place flags or flowers on the graves of veterans for Memorial Day

Attend a Memorial Day parade to honor fallen heroes

Family and friends get together for a Picnic for Memorial Day


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