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fense of their country during the late rebellion,
and whose bodies now lie in almost every city,
village and hamlet churchyard in the land.”
May 30th was chosen because it wasn’t the anniversary
of any particular battle.
It took several years for the first state to recognize
the holiday, which New York adopted in
1873. By 1890, all northern states recognized
Decoration Day. When the holiday changed
from commemorating those who died fighting
the Civil War to honoring Americans who
died fighting in any war after World War I, the
South began to recognize it as well.
Honoring the Military
Although Memorial Day pays homage to the
brave people who perished fighting for their
country, it also is an opportunity to recognize
the military men and women and their families
who continue to work to ensure the freedom of
Americans.
The United States Armed Forces is renowned for
its size and strength. Various sources suggest the
size of the United States military is somewhere
between 1.4 and 1.6 million active service people.
The military is comprised of the Army, Army
National Guard, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps,
and Coast Guard. Each of these military branches
also has its own reserves.
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Memorial Day
2019
Memorial Day is celebrated each May to commemorate
the people who died in service of the
United States of America. Even though barbecues
and visions of the upcoming summer weather may
command much of the attention come Memorial
Day weekend, the holiday really serves as a remembrance
for those military members who paid the
ultimate sacrifice for their country, as well as the
personnel who continue to protect and serve today.
Memorial Day Origins
Memorial Day was first known as Decoration Day
and was borne out of the Civil War. On May 30,
1868, General John Logan, a national commander
of the Grand Army of the Republic, decreed General
Order No. 11, which designated the day for
the “purpose of strewing with flowers, or otherwise
decorating the graves of comrades who died in de-
There are many ways to honor active, reserve
and former veterans, as well as those who
died in service of their country.
· Help Veterans of Foreign Wars distribute
red poppies as a visual reminder of the military’s
efforts.
· Volunteer at a veterans’ hospital or visit a
wounded veteran at home.
· Offer financial, legal or career expertise
through the Corporation for National &
Community Service (serve.gov).
· Help to maintain the veteran area of a nearby
cemetery. Place flags on all of the graves.
· Befriend military families who frequently
relocate, making a concerted effort to welcome
them into your community.
· Educate children about past wars and the
services the military provides.
· Visit a military museum or historic site.
· Observe the National Moment of Remembrance
at 3 pm local time for one minute.
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