Memorial Day in the United States is for honoring and mourning the military personnel who have died in the performance of their military duties while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. This holiday is observed on the last Monday of May. Originally known as Decoration Day, it originated in the years following the Civil War in the American South and became an official federal … [Read more...]
25 Interesting Things About Memorial Day
Observed on the last Monday in May Memorial Day is a major remembrance day that deserves our attention. It is a day where we come together to remember the sacrifice of many for the freedom of many of us enjoy today. See the origins and much more of this wonderful day with these 25 interesting things about Memorial Day. Follow us on: Twitter: … [Read more...]
Memorial Day: A Forgotten History
Memorial Day hearkens to the most divisive time in the nation's history, but brings Americans together in common cause — remembering the soldiers who died in combat serving their country. The History Guy remembers the origins of the American holiday, "Memorial Day." This episode was originally published in May of 2017. Because of sound and lighting issues, we decided to … [Read more...]