Memorial Day
Sottak a veteran of both the Korean and Vietnam wars is pictured at Florida National Cemetery in. 1 day agoIn 1971 Memorial Day was declared a national holiday by an act of Congress though it is still often called Decoration Day. Memorial Day Sale Banner Remembrance Day Posters Memorial Day Remembrance Day 116Ceremony Call Service members participate in a wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery. . Deb Lewis gives the keynote address Saturday during the Annual Puna District Interfaith Memorial Day Observance. So where does the holiday come from. It originated during the American Civil War when citizens placed flowers on the graves of those who had been killed in battle. Memorial Day on May 30 conjures images of hamburgers hot dogs swimming pools and summertime for many Americans. It was then also. 13 hours agoLOUIS Mo. Memorial Day is observed on the last Mon...