Memorial Day: Complete History, Meaning, Facts & Traditions (original) (raw)
What is Memorial Day?
Memorial Day is a day of Remembrance
Originally called Decoration Day for over a century, this special holiday was changed to Memorial Day by federal law in the 1880's. Other names this day has been called; Memorial Day USA, Remembrance Memorial Day, US Memorial Day and others.
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Taps
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General Order 11
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Memorial Day (The Why)
Why is memorial day important to you team?
"Memorial day in incredibly important to the On Track Garage Door team because it allows us to honor those service men and women who gave the ultimate sacrifice so that American's can be free." Dave B (OTGD)
"Memorial day is a special day for us here at Soderman SEO. It's important to us because it allows us to take time to celebrate and memorialize the brave men and women that gave their lives for our country and freedom." Randy S.
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