Memorial Day

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It depends upon which year for which you are asking. Memorial day is always on the last Monday in May, which means it changes year to year rather than having the same set date every year.

The first large observance of Memorial Day took place at Arlington National Cemetery, across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C.

• Memorial Day is a national holiday to remember those who died while serving and protecting our country. and every state celebrates Memorial Day.

ShopRite is a retail chain of supermarkets in northeastern United States. On Memorial Day most stores will be open normal business hours.

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When Decoration Day was first observed on May 30, 1868, three years after the US Civil War ended, it was a day to honor all military personnel who had died during that war. The graves of both Union and Confederate soldiers buried at Arlington National Cemetery were decorated with flowers hence the name Decoration Day. After World War I it became a day to honor the memory of those who had died during all wars in which the United States had been involved and it generally became known as Memorial Day. But it wasn't until 1967 that it was officially renamed as Memorial Day.

In 1868 when it was proclaimed as a holiday by General John Alexander Logan, Memorial Day was originally known as Decoration Day. President Lyndon Baines Johnson signed the legislation in 1967 officially renaming it as Memorial Day.

Yes. It was originally called Decoration Day when it was first observed in 1868. Then after World War I and the Korean War it became more frequently called Memorial Day but it was not until 1967 that the name was officially changed.

On May 5, 1868 General John Alexander Logan, who was a general during the US Civil War and who was then national commander of the Grand Army of the Republic (a fraternal organization of veterans), proclaimed there to be a holiday called "Decoration Day" to honor all members of the military (both Union and Confederate) who had died during the Civil War that had ended three years earlier. The first observation of this holiday took place on May 30, 1868 at Arlington National Cemetery and the graves of those military members were "decorated" with flowers. Red poppies have become the flower most associated with this holiday.

After World War I Decoration Day generally became known as Memorial Day and the holiday was expanded to honor all US Military that had died during all wars and military actions in which the United States had been involved. But it wasn't until May of 1967 that President Lyndon Baines Johnson signed the legislation, passed by Congress that year, officially changing the name "Decoration Day" to "Memorial Day."

Yes, Dollar Tree will be open on Labor Day. Be sure to call your local store to confirm.

America celebrates Memorial Day in May

No! From 1868 to 1970 (that is 103 years) Memorial Day (originally called Decoration Day) was always May 30th no matter which day of the week that was. In 1971 Memorial Day was moved to the last Monday in May so the day number changes every year.

Most Market Basket locations are open on Easter Sunday. However, the store hours will vary based on location. Many of them will be closing earlier. For the most accurate hours, contact the location nearest you.

In 2010, Memorial Day is on 31st May.

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Memorial Day was originally called Decoration Day. It was first observed on May 30, 1868, three years after the US Civil War ended, to honor those of the military who had died during the Civil War. After World War I it was expanded to honor all who had died during any war or military action in which the United States had been involved and it generally became known as Memorial Day. But it was not until 1967 that President Lyndon Baines Johnson signed the legislation officially renaming the holiday from Decoration Day to Memorial Day.

Yes, usually from 9a to 6p.

Pools mostly. I would have to say that some places such as hospitals are open, obviously. So some game places are open or stores. Grocery stores aren't open on Memorial Day though. Pools are the most popular thing to do cause you can do swimming of course. Swimming pools for club houses are open due to celebration pool parties.

The Marines who fought on Iwo Jima. The Marine Memorial Monument is in Washington, DC. The monument is a recreation of the photograph taken by a photographer on Iwo Jima. I posted one photo on the related link for you and information on the memorial site in Washington, DC.

Victoria Day and Memorial day are always exactly one week apart as the latest date for Victoria Day is the 24th (if the 24th falls on a Monday). In such a month, the last Monday of May is the 31st.

In 2009, Victoria day is the 18th (today! may two-four!)

Memorial Day is in exactly one week, the 25th.

This is the earliest either holiday can occur.

On your fridge.

Yes, Rhode Island package stores are open on Memorial Day.

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Memorial Day (originally called Decoration Day) was first observed on May 30, 1868 at Arlington National Cemetery, Virginia. New York was the first state to officially recognize the holiday in 1873. By 1890 it was recognized by most of the northern states. The southern states did not recognize the holiday until after World War I.