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Traditional: May 30; Observed: last Monday of May ... Other Memorial Day Sites ... ; Help Restore The Traditional Day Of Observance; ...
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www.usmemorialday.org/
www.usmemorialday.org/
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A look at the history of Memorial Day and how it has evolved over the years. ... Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day to remember those who have died in our nation's service. After the Civil war many people in the North and South decorated graves of fallen soldiers with flowers.
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wilstar.com/holidays/memday.htm
wilstar.com/holidays/memday.htm
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FACTOID OF THE DAY; This factoid was originally posted on May 26, 2008, and received 198 responses. Nearly 140 years ago (5/30/1868), what is now known as Memorial Day was called Decoration Day.; This Factoid is TRUE!
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www.student.com/fotdmore.php?id=814
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It was then called Decoration Day because of the tradition of decorating the graves of these fallen heroes and to commemorate their great and ultimate sacrifice for their country and beliefs. ... According to the federal government, under direction of President Lyndon Johnson, the official birthplace of Memorial Day is Waterloo,
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www.guardianangelstore.com/article199.html
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Surfnetkids.com recommends five World War II Air Force websites. ... Armistice Day (November 11th) was originally created to honor the veterans of World War I. But in 1954 its name was changed to Veterans Day and its purpose was extended to all veterans. Today's Veterans Day cyber tour looks at five World War II memoirs.
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www.surfnetkids.com/veterans.htm
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Here is what The World Book Encyclopedia says about Memorial Day: Memorial Day, also called Decoration Day, is a patriotic holiday in the United States. It is a day to honor Americans who gave their lives for their country.
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www.annieshomepage.com/memorialday2.html/
www.annieshomepage.com/memorialday2.html/
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Learn about the origin of Memorial Day in the United States. ... This all-American holiday has its roots in the practice of women of decorating the graves of their loved ones who had died in the Civil War, and was originally also called Decoration Day. Memorial Day was celebrated on May 30 after 1868;
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womenshistory.about.com/cs/holidays/a/memorial_day.htm
womenshistory.about.com/cs/holidays/a/memorial_day.htm
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The history of Memorial Day ... It was not until after World War I, however, that the day was expanded to honor those who have died in all American wars. In 1971, Memorial Day was declared a national holiday by an act of Congress, though it is still often called Decoration Day.
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www1.va.gov/opa/speceven/memday/history.asp
www1.va.gov/opa/speceven/memday/history.asp
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History of Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day (Thanks to Dean Esmay) The Daily Brief: Reflections on the The Wall David J. Rusin at Pajamas Media: Most Likely To Succeed — and Serve, and Sacrifice WaPo: An Iron Procession of... ... ; History of Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day (Thanks to Dean Esmay)
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www.luoamerican.com/baldilocks/2008/05/history-of-memo....
www.luoamerican.com/baldilocks/2008/05/history-of-memo.html
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