Memorial Day 2013

It won’t be long now before this year’s Memorial Day, Monday May 27th.

Memorial Day is a day of remembering the men and women who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. Formerly known as Decoration Day, it originated after the American Civil War to commemorate the Union and Confederate soldiers who died in the Civil War. By the 20th century Memorial Day had been extended to honor all Americans who have died while in the military service. It typically marks the start of the summer vacation season, while Labor Day marks its end.

Many people visit cemeteries and memorials, particularly to honor those who have died in military service. Many volunteers place an American flag on each grave in national cemeteries.

Below is a list of some special events in the US this Memorial Day…

++ Washington, DC

++ New York City

++ Denver, Colorado

++ Atlanta, Georgia

++ Chicago, Illinois

++ Virginia

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