Enjoy Food, Fun, Drinks … & Remember
May 31, 2010 at 7:39 am fairfieldfamilies Leave a comment
Memorial Day, which falls on the last Monday of May, commemorates the men and women who died while serving in the American military. 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. Unofficially, at least, it marks the beginning of summer. Learn more about the history of Memorial Day.
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