Memorial Day

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I think that would be determined by the context in which that phrase was used. If you were writing something like, "We had a picnic during the Memorial Day weekend," then it would be a lowercase "w." But if it was a title like, "Memorial Day Weekend Sale," then it would be capitalized.

There are over two dozen cities and towns to have claimed to be the first to observe Memorial Day. There is evidence that the very first Memorial Day-like commemoration took place on May 1, 1866 in Charleston, South Carolina when freedmen (freed slaves) honored over 170 Union soldiers of the Civil War that had died there while being held as prisoners of war.

In the northern states the first observance of Decoration Day (the original name of Memorial Day) was on May 30, 1868 at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington County, Virginia. General John Logan had officially declared Decoration Day on May 5, 1868. New York was the first state to officially recognize Decoration Day in 1873. By 1890 all northern states had recognized the holiday. The southern states each had their own Memorial Day on different days of the year. They did not recognize the northern version of the holiday until after World War I when Decoration Day was changed from honoring the dead from the Civil War to those who died in all wars in which the US was involved. Memorial Day became the most often used name for the holiday by the time of World War II.

Waterloo, New York was officially declared the birthplace of Memorial Day by President Lyndon B. Johnson in May 1966 and in 1967 he signed the legislation officially renaming Decoration Day to Memorial Day.

First have your water tested at the local pool store. Next balance your water according to your test results. Begin poolside, by cleaning and vacuuming your liner. Make sure that no algae or debris is left in the pool at time of closing. If you water is greenish; break point chlorinate (shock) your pool until the water clears. Next make sure you backwash your filter out thoroughly. This is the last time you will be able to wash out your filter using the pump. Next drain your pool water until the level is below all of your skimmer mouths and return jets. Note: Sometimes this is not possible because some return jets are too low, and this would require emptying more than half of you pool. Once the water is below the skimmer mouths, people with an above ground pool can plug their return jet, disconnect hoses and drain out the pump and filter. People with in ground pools, you will need to drain your underground lines so that they do not freeze in the winter time. First turn your filter to recirculate or open all ports. If you water is below the skimmer mouth and the return jet(s), you can use either a wet/dry vacuum to suck the water out fo the lines from the pool end of the line. If you could not drain below your return jets, you will have to use some kind of forced air to "blow" out the lines. This can be done using an air compresser. Disconnect the effluent line (from the filter to the pool) and start at the filter end. Begin forcing air through the line until bubbles come out of the jets. Quickly plug each jet while air is comming out. The skimmer line can be done in a similar fashion, starting at the skimmer and "blowing" the water out by the filter. The skimmer must then be plugged using an ice compensator to avoid cracking over the winter. Each 10ft of 1 1/2" line holds 1 gal of water. Determine how many gallons of water you have extracted and check to see if you've drained all of it. Each underground line should then be filled with propelyne glycol anti-freeze. Fill from the filter/pump to the pool for both lines. Use the previous equation to determine the amount. Now you can begin todrain your pump and filter. The pump has two plugs in the bottom of it. They are usually 1/4" treaded plugs. One is at the bottom of the pump strainer basket. The other is at the bottom of the diffuser housing located right behind the strainer housing. Both of these chambers hold water It is necessary to drain them so that they do not freeze in the winter and crack your pump. The filter should have either a drain pluf or a valve at the bottom of the tank. Open this valve/plug and leave open. Remove all fixtures from the top of the filter including pressure gauges and sight glasses. For sand filters turn the handle on your multiport valve to the winter setting. If there is no winter setting then turn the handle so that it sets between two settings and rests on top. This will ensure that all ports are open and water is not restricted from escaping your filter. Now you can fully disconnect the pump and the filter and bring both inside your house or garage. These are to be kept in a heated area to avoid freezing of trapped water. If taking the pump and filter inside is not possible, at least keep them protected from the elements by covering them with a tarp. Now, it is time to put in an equalization pillow. This helps keep your cover from sagging due the water drained from it and to help compensate for the expansion of ice. By having the pillow in your water the ice crushes the pillow instead of forcing out on the pool walls potentially resulting in a lot of repairs. Now you can cover your pool. Above ground pool covers use a cable and winch. The cable is threaded through a series of grommets on the outside of your pool cover and them tightened using the winch. Also, weights can be hung from the cover or cover clips can be fastened to the top rail to help keep its place secure. In ground pools' covers can either be held down atop the surrounding edge of the pool by any combinations of weighted boxes or water tubes. They can also be tied and staked. Your pool is now ready to bear the wintery months ahead of it.

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Though it is not certain, it appears that HEB grocery stores are open on Memorial Day.

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Memorial Day (originally called Decoration Day) was one of the holidays included in the Uniform Monday Holiday Act passed by Congress, signed into law on June 28, 1968 and going into effect on January 1, 1971. This Act gave federal employees several three-day weekends during the year. Prior to that, Memorial Day was observed on May 30 no matter what day of the week it was.

The cast of National Memorial Day Parade - 2009 includes: Ernest Borgnine as himself Joe Mantegna as himself Gary Sinise as himself

Memorial Day is designated as the day to honor all US military personnel who have died during all wars or military conflicts in which the United States has been involved since, and including, the US Civil War.

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On the last Monday in May, Americans celebrate Memorial Day honoring those who have died in the service of this great nation, while serving in combat. The holiday began in 1868, when General Order No. 11 was promulgated by General John Logan. It commanding that the 30th of May would be a day "strewing with flowers or otherwise decorating the graves of comrades who died in the defense of their country".

Although begun as an honor primarily for Union Soldiers who had died during the U.S. Civil War, this holiday, initially called, "Decoration Day", was recognized by both North and South by the end of World Wat I. This holiday eventually grew in favor to include the fallen of all wars of The United States of America, and with the passage of time, became to be known as, Memorial Day.

Memorial Day honors all US military personnel who have died during all wars and military actions in which the United States has been involved since the US Civil War. When it was first observed on May 30, 1868, three years after the Civil War ended it was called Decoration Day because the graves of both Union and Confederate soldiers who were buried at Arlington National Cemetery were decorated with flowers.

Remembrance Day is also known as Armistice Day and Veteran's Day

Best Buy is typically open on Memorial Day, often offering special sales and promotions during the holiday. However, store hours may vary by location, so it's a good idea to check with your local Best Buy for specific hours. Additionally, some stores may have adjusted hours due to holidays, so confirming in advance is recommended.

Memorial day honors the dead veterans and Veterans Day honors the living and dead

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Memorial Day was organized shortly following the Civil War with the purpose of honoring deceased soldiers. Later, the holiday took on greater meaning as it began to include the dead from other conflicts and ultimately deceased family members. Today Memorial Day commemorates military dead, familial dead, and ancestral dead through parades, grave side decorations, and even 21 gun salutes in Federal cemeteries. While several different stories circulate about the origin of Memorial Day, the central New York village of Waterloo has legally established its claim regarding the founding of the holiday. In 1865, Henry Welles, a local pharmacist, proposed a celebration honoring those who fought and died in the Civil War. A Union General, John Murray liked the idea and helped establish a committee. On May 5, 1866, the flags in Waterloo were flown at half mast, a parade was organized, and ceremonies where held in all three Waterloo cemeteries. One hundred years later, Waterloo gained the official designation as the birthplace of Memorial Day.

Yes, banks are closed on Memorial Day. Memorial Day is a Federal holiday. The banks in the US do not open on Federal Holidays. The Post Office and most other government buildings are also closed.

Memorial Day is not a day for celebration. Traditionally it is a day to remember and honor those of the US military who have paid the ultimate price and died during any war or military action that involved the United States. They fought to keep America free.

Unfortunately, since the Uniform Monday Holiday Act of 1971 moved the holiday from its original date of May 30 to the last Monday in the month of May so that federal employees could get another three-day weekend, much of the significance of the holiday has been lost. Nowadays it is mostly just considered to be the unofficial start of summer and people have barbecues and parties and do other fun things.

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