Memorial Day is a United States federal holiday which occurs every year on the final Monday of May.[1] Memorial Day is a day of remembering the men and women who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces.[2] Formerly known as Decoration Day, it originated after the American Civil War to commemorate the Union andConfederate soldiers who died in the Civil War. By the 20th century Memorial Day had been extended to honor all Americans who have died while in the military service[3]. It typically marks the start of the summer vacation season, while Labor Day marks its end.
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Memorial Day is not to be confused with Veterans Day; Memorial Day is a day of remembering the men and women who died while serving, while Veterans Day celebrates the service of all U.S. military veterans, living or dead.[5]
2) Check Out These Photos of Preparations for Memorial Day in Washington D.C. (Arlington and National Mall) and Boston
http://photos.mercurynews.com/2013/05/23/photos-preparations-for-memorial-day-2013/
3) Listen to "The President's Own," The U.S. Marine Band, perform "The Stars and Stripes Forever"
4) Listen to The Armed Forces Medley from the 2011 Memorial Day Concert (In Order: US Coast Guard, US Air Force, US Navy, US Marines, and US Army)
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