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Why is Memorial Day a holiday?
Memorial Day was the first national holiday to honor the military dead from war (Civil War).
Is Memorial Day a Holiday?
Memorial Day was the first national holiday to honor the military dead from war (Civil War).
What are worn on Memorial Day to raise money for war orphans?
Red poppies are worn on Memorial Day.
Who was responsible for the first memorial day?
The war
Why is Memorial Day honored and celebrated?
Memorial Day was the first national holiday to honor the military dead from war (Civil War).
Which war originally gave rise to Memorial Day?
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.
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.
What war is honored by Memorial Day?
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.
What was Memorial Day's previous name?
Memorial Day was originally called Decoration Day. It was first observed on May 30, 1868, three years after the US Civil War ended, to honor those of the military who had died during the Civil War. After World War I it was expanded to honor all who had died during any war or military action in which the United States had been involved and it generally became known as Memorial Day. But it was not until 1967 that President Lyndon Baines Johnson signed the legislation officially renaming the holiday from Decoration Day to Memorial Day.
Is Memorial Day only dedicated for war veterans?
yes
What was memorial day was called originally?
Decoration Day!
What war was Memorial Day?
There is no specific war. It's a holiday that remembers fallen veterans.
