What is Memorial day ?      

A holiday that honors men and women who died while serving over the U.S military, usually known as Decoration Day, originated in the years following the civil war and became an official federal holiday in 1971.

What is the purpose of Memorial Day?

Honor the men and women that died serving our country in the U.S military.

When is it?

On May 5, 1868, General John A. Logan, leader of an organization for Northern Civil War veterans, called for a nationwide day of remembrance later that month. “The 30th of May, 1868, is designated for the purpose of strewing with flowers, or otherwise decorating the graves of comrades who died in defense of their country during the late rebellion, and whose bodies now lie in almost every city, village and hamlet churchyard in the land,” he proclaimed. The date of Decoration Day, as he called it, was chosen because it wasn’t the anniversary of any particular battle.

What are a few ways to show honor and respect on memorial day?

Cities and towns across the United States host Memorial Day parades each year, often incorporating military personnel and members of veterans’ organizations. Some of the largest parades take place in Chicago, New York and Washington, D.C. Americans also observe Memorial Day by visiting cemeteries and memorials. On a less somber note, many people throw parties and barbecues on the holiday, perhaps because it unofficially marks the beginning of summer.

What are a few things you will do on memorial day to show your honor and respect?

I will be going camping during memorial day weekend and spend it with my friends. I’m going to watch movies and barbeque in the cold mountains.