Memorial Day is a federal holiday in the United States for remembering the people who died while serving in the country's armed forces.[1] The holiday, which is observed every year on the last Monday of May,[2] originated as Decoration Day after the American Civil War in 1868, when the Grand Army of the Republic, an organization of Union veterans founded in Decatur, Illinois, established it as a time for the nation to decorate the graves of the war dead with flowers.[3] By the 20th century, competing Union and Confederate holiday traditions, celebrated on different days, had merged, and Memorial Day eventually extended to honor all Americans who died while in the military service.[1] It typically marks the start of the summer vacation season, while Labor Day marks its end.
Many people visit cemeteries and memorials, particularly to honor those who have died in military service. Many volunteers place an American flag on
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In cases involving a family graveyard where remote ancestors as well as those who were deceased more recently are buried, this may take on the character of an extended family reunion to which some people travel hundreds of miles. People gather on the designated day and put flowers on graves and renew contacts with relatives and others. There often is a religious service and a picnic-like "dinner on the ground," the traditional term for a potluck meal in which people used to spread the dishes out on sheets or tablecloths on the grass. It is believed that this practice began before the American Civil War and thus may reflect the real origin of the "memorial day" idea.[4]
Memorial Day is not to be confused with Veterans Day; Memorial Day is a day of remembering the men and women who died while serving, while Veterans Day celebrates the service of all U.S. military
Welcome to New Haven Middle School’s Veterans Day Assembly. A lot of people think it’s just another assembly that you go to and just listen to people talk, but it’s more than just that. It’s about honoring our loved ones and the fallen ones, the ones who came back injured or scarred for life. We go to airports and gym’s where a meeting s held to welcome home our soldiers. Some kids ask their parents or someone they know about who gives us our freedom. All they have to say is someone who fights for our country. Freedom is NOT free. It may seem free because certain people are out fighting to protect us and our country. Some people throw a party or a huge welcome home gathering or make tons of signs to show their thanks. I’m sure they love it but I’m also sure all they would want is a simple thank you.
VI. When I was born he taught me to be the strongest person I could be and to do my absolute best at everything I try.
Honoring Veterans, West Delaware High School participated in an assembly on Nov.11 hosted in the Handson Auditorium.The event was arranged and prepared by teacher Jorden Pollock, with seniors Nicholas Juergens and Bergan Bloomers representing the student body.
Arlington National Cemetery is located in Arlington, Virginia and is home to over 400,000 graves. Service members who died while on active duty, retired members of the Armed Forces, and certain veterans and family members may be buried there. Seeing the countless rows of headstones allowed me to reflect upon the sacrifices made by our U.S. soldiers. I have a tremendous amount of respect for every person buried there. Monuments, memorials and dedicated trees commemorating individuals and significant events in our nation's history are interspersed throughout the cemetery among the headstones of service members for whom Arlington is the final resting place. These people shall never be forgotten. Walking beside the graves allowed me
An older man is slumped in a rigid metal chair. He is barely visible over the multiple rows of people surrounding him. His hands clasp his seat, trying to steady the rest of his body. A few tears trail down his rough cheek. The final notes of taps echo across the gymnasium. My brain takes a while to adjust to the fact that I had just seen my grandpa cry. I had never seen this tough yet loving man break down like that. I wanted to rush over to hug and comfort him. He located me in the crowd and shook his head, smiling. This was his moment. He finally acknowledged the sacrifices he had made, and was feeling true appreciation for his service. A simple middle school Veterans Day program was what it took to break through some of the pain of his
What is Memorial Day? Memorial Day is a holiday celebrated the last Monday of May; During Memorial Day, we celebrate those who gave all they had, physically and mentally, for the rights and privileges of this amazing country, which would be nothing without those wonderful citizens. A true meaning of Memorial Day is to honor the doughty departed, the valiant veterans and the stout-hearted soldiers, but that a merely a scratch at the surface.
As a nation, we honor our soldiers as they risk their lives for our freedoms. A quote from John 15:13 perfectly represents what sacrifice the soldiers really make, “Greater love has no one then this, to lay down one’s life for one’s friends”(John 15:13). This shows that soldiers will die for their friends because they believe that it is their way to serve their nation. This quote represents what Arlington National Cemetery is about acres and acres of tombs to honor are soldiers.
The graves of many famous people are at Arlington Nationel Cemetary. It did not start out that way. In 1861, a Confederate General and his wife owned the house and the land. That General was Robert E. Lee. His house was across the river from Washington, D.C. The Union Army took over the land at the start of the Civil War. Union soldiers that were killed in the war was buried near the house. These soldiers were poor. Their families could not pay for them to be buried. Arlington was called a "potter's field." A potters field is a place where poor or unknown people are buried. After the war, something odd started to happen. Union officers asked to be buried at Arlington. They wanted to be near those men who had been in the war with them. Americans
On the 11th of November, the U.S. observes Veterans Day. On this day, we are meant to honor the men and women who have sacrificed so much of their own lives to serve this country. Whether one may favor the Army, Marines, Coast Guard, Navy, Air Force, or the National Guard, we should all pay our respects to all those who served both current, former, and deceased. But what is the purpose of Veterans Day? And why is it so important to observe this particular holiday?
Each year on November 11th we honor the dedicated men and women who have loyally served our Country over the years. Veterans Day originally celebrated as Armistice Day commemorating the end of fighting between the allies and Germany in World War I on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month. One year later, President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed November 11 as the first Armistice Day. In May 1938 Armistice Day was declared a federal holiday dedicated to the cause of world peace. In 1954 after World War II which had required the largest mobilization of soldiers, sailors, Marines, and airmen in U.S. history, the 83rd Congress, at the urging of the Veterans Service Organizations, amended the Act of 1938 by removing the word Armistice and
On holidays, we honor the great people who served our country, by hanging our flags in a memorial to them, a symbol of those who have passed.
Memorial Day was once known as Decoration Day. People began observing Decoration Day after the Civil War ended in 1868. The term "Memorial Day" was coined in 1882. However, people continued to use the term Decoration Day until after World War II.
Hey! What’s up, guys? I’m Raja and today we will be talking about the World War II memorial as you can see from the title.
Remembrance day is a day when we think about the soldiers who died for us. This year our main focus was the Vietnamese war, when the Australian soldiers were fighting the Asian orange. Asian Orange was a substance the Vietnamese put on their land; this helped them see their enemies. Some Australians died because of this disease and some got raches or bad burns. Another thing the Vietnamese did was they put mini bombs in the ground making it invisible to their opposition. When they blew up the soldier would lose their legs and it would drag attention to the other soldiers, because when your friend is in pain you go and help them. Soldiers who survived the war would receive medals, some soldiers committed suicide because they suffered from PTSD
When people hear the word 'Memorial Day' they either think about barbecuing, beer, partying like Fourth of July, minus fireworks and all, or think about the soldiers who died for the country, for the flag that holds so much promise and mourning for their lost loved ones... But to me, it's a day where I can think about any time when I want to end my life at any given moment to think about those who had died for me, my freedom and my future. There's a lot of meaning to many people on a certain day to honor the fallen warriors who died protecting their nation, yet to me, it's