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 after the Civil War, with the first national commemoration on May 30, 1868. It began as Decoration Day, where veterans decorated graves of fallen soldiers. Over time, it has transformed into an unofficial start to summer, marked by travel and sales. The day also includes a National Moment of Remembrance at 3 p.m. to honor the fallen. Despite its solemn origins, Memorial Day has evolved into a three-day weekend of leisure and shopping.
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