Click On Play Button To Start Memorial Day is a patriotic holiday in the United States of America, usually celebrated on the last Monday in May. It is a celebration of remembrance for the brave service of men and women who gave their lives for their country. Originally, Memorial Day honored those who had died in the Civil War. Now, it honors those who died in the Spanish-American War, World War I, World War II, the Korean War, Vietnam and Desert Storm. Memorial Day was declared a federal holiday in 1971. We now, designate this day to remember loved ones who have passed on, as well as remembering our service men and women. Flowers and flags are placed on graves in remembrance of them. Parades and dedications of memorials usually are part of the day's activities. Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, local marching bands, members of the armed service, fire departments, police departments, and fraternal orders often march in parades and attend ceremonies to commemorate the day. Waterloo, N.Y. is considered the birthplace of this holiday because the people of Waterloo were the first people to proclaim a day on May 5, 1866 to honor the soldiers who died in the Civil War. They closed their businesses and placed flowers and flags on the graves of their soldiers. Flags were flown at half-mast. Major General John A. Logan declared May 30, 1868 as a special day for honoring Union soldiers killed in battle. He was Commander in Chief of an organization of Union Civil War Veterans called the Grand Army of the Republic. They took charge of Memorial Day celebrations in the Northern States. The American Legion took over these duties after World War I. The Southern States of Alabama and Mississippi observe the last Monday in April as Confederate Memorial Day. Georgia observes April 26th, North and South Carolina observe May 10th, Virginia observes the last day of May. Louisiana and Tennessee observe June 3 and Texas celebrates Confederate Heroes Day, January 19th. The music midi 'Taps' comes to us courtesy of Laura's Midi Heaven. Activities: Memorial Day Activities for Kids Crossword Word Search Activities for Middies and Elders Middies Crossword Puzzle Word Search for Middies Deluxe Crossword Deluxe Word Search Memorial Day Quiz Poetry: Majesty Little War Witches Majesty Tin and Bone The Little Tin Soldier War Witch Parades Poetry Activities: Parades Activities for Kids Kids Word Search Activities for Middies and Elders Middies Word Search The Little Tin Soldier Activities for Kids Fill in blanks Crossword Multiple Choice Fill in the Blanks with Hints Scrambled Words * with Hints ABC Order Mix and Match Activities for Middies and Elders Middies Review Words Middies Scrambled Sentences Big Word SEARCH Puzzle Middies Scrambled Words * NO Hints Memorial Day: Books, Films, Music and Links Plush American Bear 10" Marionette To Memorial Day: Home Page To: Holiday Home Page Gift Baskets Birthday ~ Holiday ~ Special Occasion Fly Home Eggsite Activities Puzzles Links Except where otherwise © owner indicated on Copyright page All copy and graphics in this site are © including but not limited to 1996-2007 SunnieBunnieZZ All Rights Reserved, World Wide Comments, observations and suggestions Contact
Memorial Day is a patriotic holiday in the United States of America, usually celebrated on the last Monday in May.
It is a celebration of remembrance for the brave service of men and women who gave their lives for their country. Originally, Memorial Day honored those who had died in the Civil War. Now, it honors those who died in the Spanish-American War, World War I, World War II, the Korean War, Vietnam and Desert Storm. Memorial Day was declared a federal holiday in 1971. We now, designate this day to remember loved ones who have passed on, as well as remembering our service men and women. Flowers and flags are placed on graves in remembrance of them. Parades and dedications of memorials usually are part of the day's activities. Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, local marching bands, members of the armed service, fire departments, police departments, and fraternal orders often march in parades and attend ceremonies to commemorate the day. Waterloo, N.Y. is considered the birthplace of this holiday because the people of Waterloo were the first people to proclaim a day on May 5, 1866 to honor the soldiers who died in the Civil War. They closed their businesses and placed flowers and flags on the graves of their soldiers. Flags were flown at half-mast. Major General John A. Logan declared May 30, 1868 as a special day for honoring Union soldiers killed in battle. He was Commander in Chief of an organization of Union Civil War Veterans called the Grand Army of the Republic. They took charge of Memorial Day celebrations in the Northern States. The American Legion took over these duties after World War I. The Southern States of Alabama and Mississippi observe the last Monday in April as Confederate Memorial Day. Georgia observes April 26th, North and South Carolina observe May 10th, Virginia observes the last day of May. Louisiana and Tennessee observe June 3 and Texas celebrates Confederate Heroes Day, January 19th. The music midi 'Taps' comes to us courtesy of Laura's Midi Heaven.
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