Memorial Day
At first ,Memorial Day honored the soldiers who died in the Civil war.It is thought that a women of French origin stated this tradition. She probably chose may 30 because that day was the French Memorial Day.Today it honors soldiers who died in all wars.It is a legal holiday.It is now celebrated on the last Monday in May.Schools,bank,and post offices are closed.There are military parades and memorial programs.People decorate graves of soldiers with flowers and little American flags.Many people think of Memorial day as the officIAL start of the S
At first ,Memorial Day honored the soldiers who died in the Civil war.It is thought that a women of French origin stated this tradition. She probably chose may 30 because that day was the French Memorial Day.Today it honors soldiers who died in all wars.It is a legal holiday.It is now celebrated on the last Monday in May.Schools,bank,and post offices are closed.There are military parades and memorial programs.People decorate graves of soldiers with flowers and little American flags.Many people think of Memorial day as the officIAL start of the S
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