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Memorial Day i💞s a federal holiday dedicated to remembering and honouring military personn🌊el who lost their lives defending the country.
Memorial Day is observed on the last Monday of May 💯each year. This year, it falls on May 27.
Originally called "De🤪coration Day," Memorial Day dates back t💧o the 1860s, following the Civil War.
Initially focused on Civil War soldiers, Memorial Day's purpose expanded after World War I to honour American soldie♍rs who died in all wars.
☂Before 1971, Memorial Day was celebrated on May 30 every year. It was moved to the last Monday in May to create a long weekend.
Memorial Day specifically honours military members who died in service. Veterans Day, on November 11, celebrates all who have served in the U.S. milit🐬ary, both living and deceased.
Instead of saying "Happy Memorial ♛Day," the Wounded Warrior Project advises people to say, "Have a meaningful Memorial Day" to honour the solemn nature of the holiday.
Beyond cookouts and parades, Memorial Day is a time for Americans to reflect on and honour the sacrifices made by faౠllen soldiers for the nation's free🃏dom.