As we observe Memorial Day, we pause to honor and remember the brave men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. Here's a brief history of how we came to celebrate Memorial Day on the last Monday in May: 1866: First formal Memorial Day observations are held honoring the Civil War fallen in Waterloo, New York and Charleston, South Carolina. 1873: New York becomes the first state to designate Memorial Day as a legal holiday. Other states follow suit. 1887: Joint Resolution of Congress provides the 30th of May to be celebrated as Memorial Day, or Decoration Day, and be a legal holiday for all paid employees of the Government. 1921: President Warren Harding dedicates the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington National Cemetery. Presidential wreath laying ceremonies on this solemn day become part of the observance. 1966: Presidential Proclamation calls attention to the centennial anniversary of the first observance of Memorial Day. 1971: Congress passes the Uniform Monday Holiday Act and establishes that Memorial Day is to be commemorated on the last Monday of May. 2000: Congress issues the National Moment of Remembrance resolution which asks that at 3 pm local time on Memorial Day for all Americans to “voluntarily and informally observe in their own way a moment of remembrance and respect, pausing from whatever they are doing for a moment of silence or to listen to “Taps.” #MemorialDay
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On this memorial day, many of us will enjoy the unnoficial start to summer with BBQs, parades, pool parties, and time with friends - freedoms and a way of life many in the world still do not enjoy today. This post is rather long, but I felt it worthwhile to share some history, facts, and standards as few I speak with understand Memorial Day. Many confuse Memorial Day and Veterans Day. However, Memorial Day's purpose is to pay our respects to and honor those that paid the ultimate price for us to enjoy these freedooms we take for granted. Memorial day, began as "Decoration Day" on May 30th of 1868 to honor soldiers that died in the Civil War from both sides. Individuals would decorate the graves of fallen soldiers with flowers or flags. Late May was selected as there were no major Civil War battles during this period and flowers were in bloom across the United States, allowing everyone to remember the fallen across the nation. it expanded after WWI to honor all fallen soldiers. The name has changed over the past 156 years. Different areas of the country used different names for the holiday before its name was made official by Congressional Act in 1968 and implemented in 1971. For example, in the northeast and midwest, it was often referred to as Monument Day - referring to the headstones on soldier's graves. Memorial Day was always held on May 30th until the Uniformed Monday Holiday Act was passed in 1968 setting the last Monday in May as the official holiday. There are a couple of standards many are unaware of regarding Memorial Day. If you fly a flag, it should be raised fully and lowered to half-staff (if able) to honor the fallen. At noon local time, the flag should be raised to full staff and taken down at sunset. There is a specific time to honor the fallen. The official National Moment of Remembrance is at 3 pm local time, a moment should be taken to honor those that have fallen in your own way. Enjoy today and remember those that have fallen in preserving the freedoms that allow us to enjoy this special time of the year.
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This a good article on the history and meaning of Memorial day. What are you doing today at 3:00pm? https://lnkd.in/eTjtTkPV
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Memorial Day is one of the most important days we recognize as citizens of the United States of America. This quote by Harry S. Truman helps us understand that it is our duty to reflect on and express our gratitude for the service of those who have fought to protect our rights and freedoms. Many individuals have given their lives to enshrine the daily comforts and feelings of happiness we are able to enjoy, and we should never take this for granted. Originally, this day celebrated the end of the Civil War, but it now acts as a solemn reminder of all that we have fought for as a nation throughout our proud history: freedom, liberty, democracy, and fairness. Pausing regular life to remember the sacrifices of those who came before and celebrating all that we have yet to do as a great nation is one small way to show our understanding of the complex and painful histories we represent as a nation. When so much of the world is experiencing so much grief, we owe it to ourselves to reflect on our own past and all that we have worked together to protect and provide for the citizens of the United States. This Memorial Day, as we enjoy the beginning of summer, let us also solemnly consider our ongoing responsibility to uphold and fight for those values that comprise this beautiful country: freedom, fairness, and equality for all. #memorialday #freedom #equalityforall
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“Let their remembrance be as lasting as the land they honored.” - Daniel Webster As we commemorate Memorial Day, we honor the memory of those who served and sacrificed for our nation. #memorialday #teambaarman #conferencedirect #meetingsandevents #incentivetravel #eventmanagement #contractnegotiation #siteselection #eventprofs
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Memorial Day is one of the most important days we recognize as citizens of the United States of America. This quote by Harry S. Truman helps us understand that it is our duty to reflect on and express our gratitude for the service of those who have fought to protect our rights and freedoms. Many individuals have given their lives to enshrine the daily comforts and feelings of happiness we are able to enjoy, and we should never take this for granted. Originally, this day celebrated the end of the Civil War, but it now acts as a solemn reminder of all that we have fought for as a nation throughout our proud history: freedom, liberty, democracy, and fairness. Pausing regular life to remember the sacrifices of those who came before and celebrating all that we have yet to do as a great nation is one small way to show our understanding of the complex and painful histories we represent as a nation. When so much of the world is experiencing so much grief, we owe it to ourselves to reflect on our own past and all that we have worked together to protect and provide for the citizens of the United States. This Memorial Day, as we enjoy the beginning of summer, let us also solemnly consider our ongoing responsibility to uphold and fight for those values that comprise this beautiful country: freedom, fairness, and equality for all. #memorialday #freedom #equalityforall
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My Memorial Day blog post. Hope you can give it a read. https://lnkd.in/eDn6j6xP
Thoughts From a Memorial Day Birthday Boy — David J. Ayers: Christian Author, Teacher, Speaker, Sociologist
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“Let their remembrance be as lasting as the land they honored.” - Daniel Webster As we commemorate Memorial Day, we honor the memory of those who served and sacrificed for our nation. #memorialday #teambaarman #conferencedirect #meetingsandevents #incentivetravel #eventmanagement #contractnegotiation #siteselection #eventprofs
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“Let their remembrance be as lasting as the land they honored.” - Daniel Webster As we commemorate Memorial Day, we honor the memory of those who served and sacrificed for our nation. #memorialday #teambaarman #conferencedirect #meetingsandevents #incentivetravel #eventmanagement #contractnegotiation #siteselection #eventprofs
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