Memorial Day 2024: When Is It and What's It All About?
When Is Memorial Day in 2024?
Mark your calendars: Memorial Day for the year 2024 will be celebrated on Monday, May 27th.
What Is Memorial Day?
Memorial Day is a federal holiday observed every year on the last Monday of May. It's a time to honor and remember the men and women who have died while serving in the United States Armed Forces.
Memorial Day is not to be confused with Veterans Day, which is observed on November 11th and honors all veterans, both living and dead.
How Memorial Day Came to Be
The roots of Memorial Day can be traced back to the Civil War, when people began decorating the graves of soldiers who had fallen in battle. In 1868, General John A. Logan called for a national day of remembrance for fallen soldiers, and in 1971, Memorial Day was declared a federal holiday.
How to Observe Memorial Day
There are many ways to observe Memorial Day, such as:
- Visiting a cemetery or memorial
- Attending a parade or ceremony
- Flying the American flag at half-staff
- Spending time with family and friends
- Volunteering for a veterans organization
No matter how you choose to observe Memorial Day, take some time to reflect on the sacrifices that have been made by our fallen heroes.
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