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When is Memorial Day traditionally observed in the United States?
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Memorial Day Memorial Day is a United States federal holiday that is observed on the last Monday of May (most recently observed May 26, 2014).
It was formerly known as Decoration Day. This holiday began in 1868 and commemorates U.S. men and women who have died in military service to their country. It first began to honor Union soldiers who died during the American Civil War. They requested permission of their general, John A Logan, to decorate the gravesites of their fallen comrades (Hence the Decoration Day).
After World War I, it expanded to include those who died in any war or military action.
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∙ 11y agoSince 1971 Memorial Day has been observed on the last Monday in the month of May. From 1868 to 1970 Memorial Day was on May 30th irregardless of which day of the week that was.
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∙ 11y agoMemorial day in the United States is observed on the last Monday of May.
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∙ 13y agoMemorial Day is celebrated on the last Monday of May.
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∙ 11y agoIt observed on the last Monday in May each year.
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∙ 11y agoThe Federal Holiday of Memorial Day is observed on the last Monday in May.
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∙ 9y agomay 26
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Last Monday of May
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