Memorial Day does not honor any war. It is the day to honor all US Military personnel who have died during any war or military action in which the United States has been involved.
Memorial Day honored the fallen veterans of the US Civil War
Memorial Day was the first national holiday to honor the military dead from war (Civil War).
Memorial Day in the USA is for honoring the dead military only
Memorial Day was the first national holiday to honor the military dead from war (Civil War).
Memorial Day was the first national holiday to honor the military dead from war (Civil War).
Some states have parades, and some have other types of celebrations.
Red poppies are worn on Memorial Day.
Tuesday was the day that honored Mars in ancient Rome.
The war
Tuesday was the day that honored Mars in ancient Rome.
Memorial Day, originally known as Decoration Day, began during the Civil War as a moment to recognize family who had passed away as a result of the war.
The USS TANG (SS-306) is currently honored at a featured memorial at the National WWII Memorial in New Orleans. The crew is also honored on the "On Eternal Patrol" website (link below).