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Thousands of formerly enslaved people put flowers on Union soldiers’ graves on May 1, 1865. For well over a century after the Civil War, the significance of the day was buried.
On May 29, 2023 Americans celebrate Memorial Day, honoring the men and women who died while serving in the US military. When did this holiday begin and why is it so important for Americans?
Memorial Day is considered the start of summer as school wraps across the US and people enjoy the three-day weekend. But what is the origin of the holiday?