05/27/2024

Ten Surprising Facts About Memorial Day

The holiday was originally called Decoration Day

Memorial Day began as a way to honor soldiers who died in the American Civil War, which claimed the lives of the most U.S. military personnel in history.

Now, the holiday is celebrated to memorialize fallen U.S. troops of all conflicts.

To some Americans, this holiday also marks a three-day weekend, the beginning of summer and various traditions. Here are some interesting and surprising facts about Memorial Day.

Please select this link to read the complete article from TIME.