Memorial Day
The name was changed from Decoration Day to Memorial Day in 1971 when it became a national holiday.
A short history of Decoration Day
After the Civil War people began decorating the graves of those who died during that conflict. It was celebrated on May 30 and one of the largest events took place at Arlington National Cemetery. General Grant presided over the ceremony, and people went through the cemetery singing hymns, saying prayers, and putting flowers on the graves of Confederate and Union soldiers. After World War I the holiday expanded to include those who had died in all the U.S. wars. In 1971 Congress declared it a national holiday and it was set as the last Monday in May.
To do a three day countdown for Memorial Day and four other summer holidays (Mother’s Day, Flag Day, Father’s Day, and Independence Day) check out Summer Countdown by Amy Puetz Fox.
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To learn more about the Civil War check out these books by Amy Puetz Fox.
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