Memorial Day

Memorial Day

1. Memorial Day is an American holiday observed on the last Monday of May, honors men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. Originally known as Decoration Day, it originated in the years following the Civil War and became an official federal holiday in 1971
2. The purpose of memorial day is to honor Union soldiers, who had died during the American Civil War. It was inspired by the way people in the Southern states honored their dead. After World War I, it was extended to include all men and women, who died in any war or military action.
3. Memorial Day is on May 30

Ways to show respect in memorial day:

1. Visit a Massachusetts Veterans’ Cemetery and leave poppies on a grave site.

2.Explore the Vietnam Veterans memorial at Green Hill Park, 50 Skyline Drive in Worcester

3.Tour Fort Independence at Castle Island at Day Boulevard, South Boston.

4.Check out the Veterans History Project online.

5.Fly the flag