In recent history, Memorial Day has meant the unofficial start to summer. Families grill on the BBQ, the local pool announces its opening day, retailers promote big sales.
The holiday that takes place annually on the last Monday in May, and is a dedicated day for honoring U.S. military personnel who have died while serving in the United States armed forces.When Was Memorial Day First Celebrated?
There are debates over which city was the origin of Memorial Day, although the first large observation was held at Arlington National Cemetery for a crowd of about 5,000 in 1868. Though there were future conversations over the official day for Memorial Day, by the end of the 19th century, state legislatures passed proclamations naming May 30 as the holiday.
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