Memorial Day 2020
- About
- history of memorial day
- why Americans celebrate this day
- How important this day is
- latest news about memorial day 2019 and 2020
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About
This is the fedaral (National) holiday in America. Special day for honoring and mourning the military personnel who have died while serving in the United States Armed Forces.
On this day, Americans gather and go to the cemetery to pay their respects. some volunteers respects them by Raising the American flag near the graves of the soldiers.
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history of memorial day
old name – decoration day
The holiday is now observed on the last Monday of May every year
On May 5, 1868, General John A. Logan issued a proclamation calling for “Decoration Day” to be observed annually and nationwide; he was commander-in-chief of the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) , an organization of and for Union Civil War veterans founded in Decatur, Illinois
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why Americans celebrate this day
It is very important to pay homage to the martyrs who gave their lives for our nation.
Memorial Day is observed on the last Monday of May. It was formerly known as Decoration Day and commemorates all men and women who have died in military service for the United States. Many people visit cemeteries and memorials on Memorial Day and it is traditionally seen as the start of the summer season.
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How important this day is
Memorial Day weekend kicks off a summer of fun at the Pier, celebrated with the opening of the Miller Lite Beer Garden and the start of the Aon Summer Fireworks.
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latest news about memorial day 2019 and 2020
US President Donald Trump honours fallen soldiers on Memorial Day in twin events
Read more at: https://www.deccanherald.com/international/world-news-politics/us-president-donald-trump-honours-fallen-soldiers-on-memorial-day-in-twin-events-841910.html
President Trump’s FULL SPEECH Memorial Day in Baltimore, MD
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Some sources and links to gather more information about memorial day
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Memorial_Day