Memorial Day, originally known as Decoration Day was initiated to honor the soldiers who died in the Civil War. In 1971, Memorial Day became a federal holiday and was given the floating date of the last Monday in May.
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Memorial Day, originally known as Decoration Day was initiated to honor the soldiers who died in the Civil War. In 1971, Memorial Day became a federal holiday and was given the floating date of the last Monday in May.