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Memorial Day

Originally called Decoration Day, Memorial Day is a day of remembrance for those who have died in service to our country. It was first widely observed on May 30, 1868, to commemorate the sacrifices of Civil War soldiers, by proclamation of General John A. Logan of the Grand Army of the Republic, an organization of former sailors and soldiers. [...] By the late 1800s, many more cities and communities had begun to observe Memorial Day, and after World War I, it became an occasion for honoring those who had died in all America’s wars.

– “A Day of Reflection,” PBS.com

If you’re looking to support our servicemen and women and families, today and throughout the year, do check out Operation Homefront DC and the Yellow Ribbon Fund of Bethesda.