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Oak Park 20 mins ago. Originally called Decoration Day, from the early tradition of decorating graves with flowers, wreaths and flags, Memorial Day is a day for remembrance of those who have died in service to our country. It was first widely observed on May 30, to commemorate the sacrifices of Civil War soldiers, by proclamation of Gen.
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In , the name of the holiday was changed to Veterans Day in the United States. However, in some parts of the world, November 11 is known as Remembrance Day. Feedback We've Added New Words! Word of the Day. Meanings Meanings. Why is the holiday called Memorial Day?
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