US Memorial Day

US Memorial Day Quick Facts - GB

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2023 Date	29 May 2023
2024 Date	27 May 2024

2023 Holidays & Dates

Memorial Day in 2023

Monday, 29 May

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US Memorial Day History

Memorial Day seeks to honor and remember those who died while serving in the military. This day aims to raise awareness about the nation’s freedom and the price for that freedom. Every year, U.S soldiers and their families pay that price.

Memorial Day is a day for reverence and honoring of those who gave their lives defending the Nation and its values. Congress declared it a national holiday in 1971. It is observed annually on the last Monday of May.

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@GOP As you travel this memorial day weekend remember all the children's lives lost over the years because the GOP values their 2nd amendment more than they value the lives of our children. They blocked debate on gun reform measures 2 days after Uvalde: https://t.co/49YEEWQ2hU
— The Trump Crisis (@RWTrollPatrol) May 28, 2022

The WCK team continues to serve in Buffalo following the horrific shooting. We’ve got the grill fired up for our Memorial Day BBQ, plus food truck partners serving 2,000 meals & 2,000 ice creams! We’re also handing out 1,600 lbs of produce today to the community. #ChefsForBuffalo https://t.co/lI2rsbUGOV
— World Central Kitchen (@WCKitchen) May 30, 2022

To honor Memorial Day in 1988, President Reagan said, “To keep faith with our hallowed dead, let us be sure, and very sure, today and every day of our lives, that we keep their cause, their hope, their prayer, forever our country's own.” https://t.co/SQ46v7nQn3
— The Reagan Foundation and Institute (@RonaldReagan) May 30, 2022

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US Memorial Day Facts & Quotes

Memorial Day was originally known as Decoration Day.
There have been about 1.35 million US military deaths since 1775.
The deadliest war the U.S has participated in was the Civil War, with around 620,000 deaths.
It is customary to fly a US flag at half-staff till noon on Memorial Day.
U.S. Army accounts 158 installations around the world. It includes over 132,000 miles of infrastructure for gas, water, electric and sewer, and more than 1 billion square feet of office space.
It is foolish and wrong to mourn the men who died. Rather we should thank God that such men lived. - George S. Patton

Memorial Day Top Events and Things to Do

Attend a Memorial day parade. One popular parade is the National Memorial Day Parade in Washington DC.
All Americans are encouraged to pause for one minute at 3:00 pm (local time). Think of the sacrifices made by U.S. soldiers to provide freedom for all.
Visit the grave of a fallen soldier.
Have a picnic or go boating.
Donate to a charity that serves veterans.