Today is Memorial Day in the United States. It is a federal holiday to honor and mourn those who died while serving in the US Armed Forces. It is observed on the last Monday of May every year.
Many people visit cemeteries and memorials on this day. Many volunteers place American flags on the graves of military personnel in national cemeteries.
The first time this holiday was observed was on May 30, 1868, but it was called Decoration Day. It later became known as Memorial Day when Congress designated the last Monday in May as a federal holiday.
Have a safe and happy Memorial Day! Thank you to those who gave the ultimate sacrifice to protect us.
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