Memorial day is an American holiday, honoring men and women who died while serving in the U.S military. Originally known as the Decoration Day, it originated in the years following the Civil war and became an official federal holiday in 197.
2. When is Memorial Day each year?
Each year on the last Monday of May.
3. What are a few ways to show honor and respect on Memorial Day?
A few ways to show honor and respect on Memorial day is by visiting cemeteries or memorials, holding family gatherings and participating in parades.
4. Insert a few pictures of Memorial Day?
5.Include anything else interest pertaining to Memorial DayIt wasn't until 1967 that it was legally named Memorial Day. Many of other towns and cities said that they are the ones who were the originators of Memorial Day. But, in 1966 Congress declared Waterloo, New York, to be the birthplace of the holiday.
6. What are a few things you will do on Memorial Day to show honor and respect?
A few things that I would do is take time out of my day to remember and thank those men and women who served our beloved country.
Write a reflection of at least 8 sentences about your thoughts and feelings of Memorial Day.
After learning more about the background and more information about Memorial Day. I found out more interesting information about how to respect and honor this holiday, and the background of where it originated from. I feel respect for the families that lost a loved one at war and even more respect for those who are and were serving.
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