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Memorial Day

MEMORIAL DAY History 1868 Memorial Day was officially proclaimed on May 5th. A General, not a President, declared Memorial Day. Memorial Day was first observed on May 30th. ON THE FIRST, OFFICIAL MEMORIAL DAY A LARGE CEREMONY WAS HELD AT ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY AND FLOWERS WERE PLACED ON THE HEADSTONES. Most southern states refused to recognize the day officially until after WWI. After WWI the Day was adjusted to celebrate the deceased in all wars. 1951 The Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts of St. Louis began the placement of 150,000 flags at Jeffer- son Barracks National Cemetery. This tradition still stands. -1966 Waterloo, NY was declared the official bitrhplace of Memorial Day by President Johnson in 1966. Over two dozen towns claim to be the birthplace of Me- morial Day. The first state to recognize the day was NY. A National Holiday Act was signed by Congress in 1971, ensuring a three day weekend for the Federal Holiday. 8861- Hundreds of thousands of motorcyclists descend on Washington D.C each Memorial Day in a parade of appreciation for fallen soldiers, MIA's, and POW's. This tradition started in 1988 with 2,500 motorcyclists. -2000 The National Moment of Remembrance was initiated. -2004 Washington D.C. held its first Memorial Day parade in over 60 years. What is Memorial Day?? Memorial Day is set aside to honour those who died in our Nation's service. Originally started to commemorate the deceased of the Civil War. - The original name for the holiday was - US deadth tolls for Memorial Weekend are higher than almost any other weekend. Decoration Day. MON Memorial Day is the unofficial, begining Memorial Day is celebrated on the of summer activities. last Monday in May. How we celebrate? Red Poppies are the unofficial flower of the Memorial Day. Teh VFW was the first veterans' organization to sell poppies nationally. The "Buddy" Poppy Program sells imitation poppies made by veterans. On Memorial Day the flag should be flown at half staff until noon and full staff the rest of the day. The National Moment of remembrance asks that all Americans, at 3:00pm Memorial Day, pause from any action to somehow honor the L. deceased of our many wars. 56% Fly a US flag at half staff until noon 33% Celebrate in other ways 5.6% Fly a POW MIA flag 22% Provide public decoration 5.6% Take part in National Moment of Rememberance at 3pm while Taps is played Facts The first state to recognize the day was NY. Southern women are said to have started the traditioin of decorating the graves of Confenderate. Soldiers with Flagss and Flowers. Memorial Day is celebrated on Monday in May. Texas, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, South Carolina, Louisiana, and Tennessee, all have seperate days to honour the South's Civil War Heros. Special Memorial Day Deals 1) Save extra Dollars off your Flight booking for Memorial Day with Fare Buzz! 2) Additional 15% off on hotels!! Save up to 50% on your Memorial Day get- away with Orbitz! 3) Get up to $15t off with our Code for CheapOstay! 4) An Additional 50% off at American Bridal! 5) Upto 15% off on select Cleaning & Breakroom Supplies from Office Depot! Planning to shop this Memorial Day Online Coupon Codes for the Best Deals! Visit: http://www.couponcanny.com/memorial-day-deals/! References: http://www.memorialdayfoundation.org/faqs/the-price-of-freedom.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Memorial_Day http://blog.visual.ly/memorial-day-infographics/ http://www.census.gov/how/infographics/memorial_day.html http://thinkprogress.org/climate/2013/05/24/2061871/infographic-memorial-day-driving-by-the-numbers/ fb AmericanBRIDAL" GRBITZ Fare Buzz Office DEPOT cheapOlstay Cayrar Canay

Memorial Day

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Memorial Day - A day of remembrance for those who have died serving our nation.Take a lok at the infographic to find out more about this National Day of Remembrance, and what you can do to pay your re...

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