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Memorial Day

ajaanajaan Posts: 17,456 ✭✭✭✭✭
edited May 28, 2022 1:08PM in U.S. Coin Forum

Memorial Day originated during the American Civil War when citizens placed flowers on the graves of those who had been killed in battle.


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  • jmlanzafjmlanzaf Posts: 35,246 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Actually, it originated after the Civil War to honor those killed in the Civil War.

  • rickoricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Originally known as Decoration Day, it originated in the years following the Civil War and became an official federal holiday in 1971. Many Americans observe Memorial Day by visiting cemeteries or memorials, holding family gatherings and participating in parades. Cheers, RickO

  • Jzyskowski1Jzyskowski1 Posts: 6,650 ✭✭✭✭✭

    “Decoration Day “ was the beginning
    😉🙀🦫

    🎶 shout shout, let it all out 🎶

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