Memorial Day Biography

|observances=visiting cemeteries|longtype=Federal (and most U.S. states)|type=national|significance=Honors war dead}}Memorial Day is a United States federal holiday that is observed on the last Monday of May (observed in 2007 on May ). It was formerly known as Decoration Day. This holiday commemorates U.S. men and women who have died in military service to their country. It began first to honor Union soldiers who died during the American Civil War. After World War I, it was expanded to include those who died in any war or military action. One of the longest standing traditions is the running of the Indianapolis 500, which has been held in conjunction with Memorial Day since 1911. It is also traditionally viewed as the beginning of summer by many, for many schools are dismissed around Memorial Day. Traditional observance Many people observe this holiday by visiting cemeteries and memorials. A national moment of remembrance takes place at 3 p.m. Washington time. Another tradition is to

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