It's a time to decorate those personal memorials. Until 1971, it was known as "Decoration Day." The years following the end of the Civil War in 1865 saw American communities tending to the remains ...

James A. Garfield, May 30, 1868, Arlington National Cemetery Originally called Decoration Day, from the early tradition of decorating graves with flowers, wreaths and flags, Memorial Day is a day ...

On this day in history, May 30, 1868, the first Decoration Day — a precursor to Memorial Day — was celebrated. Originally known as Decoration Day, from early traditions of decorating graves ...

When the first national celebration of the modern Memorial Day holiday took place at Arlington National Cemetery on May 30, 1868, the holiday was called Decoration Day. The first observance of ...

Memorial Day is observed on the last Monday of May each year. It commemorates U.S. military personnel who died in service. Originally known as Decoration Day, it began as a way to honor Civil War ...

A federal holiday since 1971, Memorial Day’s history stretches back to the Civil War when it was known as Decoration Day. May 30 was designated “for the purpose of strewing with flowers ...

Originally called Decoration Day, Memorial Day's history goes back to the Civil War. It was was declared a national holiday by Congress in 1971, according to the U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs.

As Independence Day approaches, schools are buzzing with excitement and creativity to celebrate August 15 in a memorable way. This year, elevate the celebration spirit with captivating decoration ...

Memorial Day is a federal holiday observed on the last Monday of May to honor fallen U.S. service members. Originally known as Decoration Day, it began as early as 1868 through the Grand Army of ...