What is Memorial Day about?

Answer 1

Since 1971 Memorial Day has been observed on the last Monday in the month of May. From 1868 to 1970 it was observed on May 30 of every year irregardless of what day of the week that was. Before 1967 Memorial Day was officially called Decoration Day.

Answer 2

Memorial Day (originally called Decoration Day) is observed to honor all US Military personnel who have died during all wars and military actions in which the United States has been involved.

From 1868 until 1970 (103 years) it was observed on May 30. In 1971 the Uniform Monday Holiday Act went into effect and since that year Memorial Day has been the last Monday in the month of May. The late US Senator from Hawaii, Daniel Inouye (September 7, 1924 - December 17, 2012), had introduced a bill in the Senate repeatedly to restore Memorial Day to its original date of May 30, just like Veterans Day was restored from the last Monday in October to it original date of November 11. The bill to restore Memorial Day has not been passed, yet.
Memorial a is a day set aside to honor veterans that have served in the United States military and gave their life.

Answer 3

In the US Memorial Day is on the last Monday of May.