Americans celebrate Memorial Day on the last Monday in May so in 2021 it falls on May 31st. It's not just about a day off school and the beginning of summer. This holiday goes all the way back to the Civil War and is observed by millions of people - especially America's veterans. Memorial Day is a day to all those who died while serving their country.
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The first Memorial Day was observed on May 30th, 1866 in Columbus, Georgia by womens groups who southern states celebrate it on different days.
Memorial Day
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Since the late '50s, the 1,200 soldiers of the 3rd US Infantry put small a candle at each grave (about 15,300 of 'em) at Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park on Marye's Heights. They've been doing this since 1998.
Honoring the many brave men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice
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- Visit a graveyard and put a flag or flowers at a soldier's gravestone.
- Visit a memorial.
- Fly the US flag at half-staff until noon.
- Participate in a National Moment of Remembrance. At 3pm have a moment of silence and think about the true meaning of Memorial Day.
- Don't forget to play Taps, the tune played on a trumpet during Memorial services. When Taps is played with the drumbeat, Muffled Ruffles, it is the highest honor to give those who have died in war.
