The commemorative day in 2025 is observed on Monday (26 May). The day is a festive opportunity in the United States and honors military staff who lost their lives in merging in the US armed forces.
Memorial Day is a federal holiday in the United States, which was observed every year on the last Monday May. It is often considered an unofficial beginning of summer, but its origin is deeply rooted in memory and sadness.
Background
Originally known as the Day of Decoration, the holiday was first observed widely after the American Civil War in memory of the Union and Soldiers of the Confederation who died in battle. The practice of decorating the graves of soldiers with flowers was a key part of observance – the original name.
The first official national compliance was held on May 30, 1868 after the announcement of General John A. Logan from the Great Army of the Czech Republic, the organization of trade unionists.
After the First World War, the holiday developed in honor of all US military employees who died in all wars. In 1971, the Congress was declared Memorial Day for a public holiday and was placed on the last Monday of May to create a three -day weekend.
Importance
While many Americans use a long weekend for family gatherings, travel and barbecue, Memorial Day remains over time for national reflection. Throughout the country, people visit cemeteries, place flags and flowers on the graves of fallen soldiers, and visit shows and commemorative services. The national moment of memories takes place at 15:00 local time, where the Americans call on to stop in silence to honor those who died in duty.
The holidays are also marked by ceremonies in cult places, such as Arlington National Cemeter, where the President or Vice -president usually puts a wreath on the tomb of an unknown soldier.
(Tagstotranslate) Memorial Day 2025
