Memorial Day, as Decoration Day gradually came to be known, originated on May 30, 1868.  It is now a day for Americans to commemorate American military personnel who died in all of our wars.

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In 1968 Congress passed an Act which established Memorial Day as the last Monday in May (to provide for a three-day weekend), which went into effect in 1971.

 

Many Veterans Service Organizations, however, still recognize and honor our military men and women who died in battle on May 30th.

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