Memorial Day: How the Holiday to Honor Fallen Soldiers Began
· Telemundo McAllen (KTLM)
Memorial Day, observed on the last Monday of May, honors U.S. military personnel who died in service. This year, it falls on May 25. The holiday originated during the Civil War, with the first national commemoration on May 30, 1868, initiated by Union veterans to decorate soldiers' graves. Over time, it has evolved into an unofficial start of summer, marked by sales and travel. The day includes the National Moment of Remembrance at 3 p.m., encouraging a minute of silence. Although it began as a solemn occasion, it has transformed into a three-day weekend filled with leisure activities and shopping discounts.
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