''Memorial Day''
  1. What is Memorial day? A day on which those who died in active military service are remembered, traditionally observed on May 30 but now officially observed on the last monday in May.
  2. When is Memorial day each year? Memorial day or decoration day is a federal holiday in the United States for remembering the people who died while serving in the country's armed forces. The holiday, which is currently observed every year on the last Monday of May, will be held on May 28, 2018.
  3. What are a few ways to show honor and respect on memorial day? A few ways to show honor and respect is to be a part of your community, donate to a charity that supports our military in ways our government doesn't or volunteer in hospitals.

Many Americans observe Memorial Day by visiting cemeteries or memorials, holding family gatherings and participating in parades. Unofficially, it marks the beginning of the summer season.
Each year on Memorial Day a national moment of remembrance takes place at 3:00 p.m. It is unclear where exactly this tradition came from. Many different communities may have independently initiated the memorial gatherings. In 1966 the federal government declared the official birthplace of Memorial Day. In 1968 Congress passed the Uniform Monday Holiday Act, which established Memorial Day as the last Monday in May in order to create a three day weekend for federal employees. The change went into effect in 1971. The same law also declared Memorial Day a federal holiday.

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