Memorial Day is a national holiday that remembers those who have died in the armed forces. The holiday was originally called Decoration day after the civil war ended in 1868. The grand army of the republic an organization of union veterans founded in Decatur, Illinois established the holiday of decorating graves of dead war veterans.
Memorial Day is celebrated in the United States.
To show respect for this holiday you go to a veterans grave and pay your respects. Or you can go to memorials.
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