Memorial Day — originally known as Decoration Day when it was observed in the aftermath of the Civil War — has fallen on the last Monday in May…
Memorial Day — originally known as Decoration Day when it was observed in the aftermath of the Civil War — has fallen on the last Monday in May since 1971. The day honors the military personnel who have fallen to protect American freedoms, and we shouldn’t lose sight of that somber goal. Traditionally treated as the official start of summer, it’s hard to say how this year will play out, since we’re still mostly staying at home because of the coronavirus pandemic.
