Memorial Day, as Decoration Day gradually came to be known, originally honored only those lost while fighting in the Civil War. But during World War I the United States found itself embroiled in another major conflict, and the holiday evolved to commemorate American military personnel who died in all wars, including World War II, The Vietnam War, The Korean War and the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
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Although many of us also mark today the unofficial start to summer, please remember to take a moment and honor the brave men and women we’ve lost in war.
Traditionally, Americans commemorate Memorial Day by participating in or attending public events such as flag displays, parades, visiting national cemeteries and placing flags, wreaths or flowers on burial plots. As we continue to observe physical distancing, AARP has shared a few ways to observe social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Some examples include:
- Visit a virtual American Legion event
- National Memorial Day Concert
- National Memorial Day Parade
- Visit a Veteran’s Affairs cemetery
- Virtual Tours of U.S. veterans and War Memorials
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How are YOU spending Memorial Day through this pandemic?
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