The first Memorial Day, also called Decoration Day, was observed on May 30, 1868, to commemorate the sacrifices of Civil War Soldiers and honor the deceased by decorating their graves.
Memorial Day is about honoring those who died serving the country, making the ultimate sacrifice to defend freedom and liberty. Unlike Veterans Day, on Nov.
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