Memorial Day is much more than just a three-day weekend and a chance to get the year's first sunburn. Here's a handy 10-pack of facts to give the holiday some perspective. 1. IT STARTED WITH THE CIVIL WAR. read more
Memorial Day is much more than just a three-day weekend and a chance to get the year's first sunburn. Here's a handy 10-pack of facts to give the holiday some perspective. read more
Though they will always feel their loss every single day, Memorial Day can be especially poignant and painful for these families. 3. Volunteer to speak at schools, civic clubs, Memorial Day celebrations, community gatherings and sporting events. We hold a unique perspective which is important to share. read more
Federal law declared "Memorial Day" the official name in 1967. 4. THE HOLIDAY IS A FRANCHISE. Calling Memorial Day a "national holiday" is a bit of a misnomer. While there are 10 federal holidays created by Congress—including Memorial Day—they apply only to Federal employees and the District of Columbia. read more