Memorial Day, A Day of Remembrance
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Memorial Day, observed on the last Monday of May, is a solemn day of remembrance in the United States for those who have died in military service. It’s a time for honoring and mourning the military personnel who have sacrificed their lives for their country, often marked by ceremonies and remembrances at cemeteries and memorials across the nation.
Initially called Decoration Day, the tradition began after the American Civil War to commemorate the Union and Confederate soldiers who died in the war. By the 20th century, it had been extended to honor all Americans who died while in the military service.
Many people observe this day by visiting cemeteries and memorials, where they might lay flowers and flags on graves. It’s also a time for parades, family gatherings, and, for many, the start of the summer season. The national moment of remembrance takes place at 3:00 PM local time.
Memorial Day also carries a cultural significance as a time of community gathering and respect, providing a moment to reflect on the sacrifices made by military members and their families to protect and serve the country.
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Watch the National Memorial Day Concert, an American tradition honoring the military service of our troops, veterans, wounded warriors, all those who have given their lives for our nation, and their families. Join co-hosts Joe Mantegna and Gary Sinise for the 35th Anniversary of the National Memorial Day Concert, at 8 p.m. ET Sunday, May 26, 2024, in the video streamed on May 26, 2024, by PBS, as “National Memorial Day Concert 2024|PBS“, below:
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President Biden laid a wreath Monday at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at the Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia before honoring fallen troops during his annual Memorial Day address. CBS News’ Skyler Henry reports, in the video published on May 27, 2024, by Face the Nation, as “Biden honors fallen troops in Memorial Day address“, below:
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