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In 1866 the southern states established the Confederate Memorial Day to honor the Confederate war dead of the Civil War. It is observed on different days in different states. In the north, Memorial Day was originally called Decoration Day to honor both the Union and Confederate Armies' war dead of the Civil War. It was first observed on May 30, 1868. In the 20th century Memorial Day was expanded to honor Americans who had died in all wars.
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Devin1868 when it was called Decoration Day. But there is evidence that the first Memorial Day-like celebration took place in Charleston, South Carolina on May 1, 1865 organized by freedmen (freed slaves) to honor Union Army prisoners-of-war that died in Charleston.
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Was Veterans Day ever observed on another day?
No, but many confuse memorial day ( was decoration day ) with versans day 11/11 . Poppies are sold this time of the year in British countries, weereas the USA , they sell poppies for memorial day (5/30 )
When did the creation and construction of the Iwo Jima memorial begin?
1954
Did Obama shut down the Vietnam Vet's Memorial on Memorial Day?
No
Is Holocaust Memorial Day the day the Holocaust ended?
No. Holocaust Memorial Day (27 January) is on the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz by the Soviet Army in 1945.
Who is the war hero for Memorial Day?
Memorial Day is celebrated to remember ALL members of the military who have given their lives for their country.
